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10 Weeks to Test-Drive a Career in Research

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 10 Weeks to Test-Drive a Career in Research * Long hours in the lab, hypotheses that don't hold up, methods repeatedly trialed and revised... And the opportunity to immerse yourself in a complex problem at the limits of what is currently understood. A career in research isn't for every engineer or computer scientist. But how do you know until you've given more

2026-2027 Global Scholars

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2026-2027 Global Scholars * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is welcoming 20 first-year students into its Thomas W. Palmer '69 and Susan Palmer Global Scholars Program in recognition of the students' potential for high academic achievement and passion for international issues. The selective four-year program is part of Ohio Wesleyan's Global Studies Institute. In this hub, faculty and stud more

A Hundred Years of Cooperation in the Americas that Few Have Noticed

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * A Hundred Years of Cooperation in the Americas that Few Have Noticed * The Olympics, whether the Summer or Winter edition, make a resurgence on the global stage every four years. The World more

AECOM announces Chief Legal Officer transition

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM announces Chief Legal Officer transition * DALLAS (September 16, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced the appointment of Manav Kumar as Chief Legal Officer. He succeeds David Gan, who will transition to serving as Senior Advisor and plans to retire in 2027. As Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Kumar will lead legal more

AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the co more

AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder in more

AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws

STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws * (Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on September 8, 2026.) In Michigan, it is against the law for a non-citizen of the U.S. to become a licensed private investigator. In Memphis, Tennessee, the board of education is still required to "provide and maintain separate schools for the use and accom more

AIC's Will Dunham Talks PE Support of Small Businesses, Workers on 'The Deciders' Podcast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The American Investment Council issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 AIC's Will Dunham Talks PE Support of Small Businesses, Workers on 'The Deciders' Podcast Dunham: "Our members are professional business builders ... They go find businesses that are struggling or businesses that are doing just fine and they help them level up. They help them be great." - WASHINGTON, D.C. - American Investment Council (AIC) President and CEO Will Dunham recently join more

Alliance Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The Colorectal Cancer Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Alliance Appoints New Members to Board of Directors * The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance), the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to ending colorectal cancer, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Each appointee brings unique professional expertise and a personal commitment to the organization's mission to end colorectal c more

American Lung Association Urges Senate to Vote 'No' on Repealing Clean Air Act Waivers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * American Lung Association Urges Senate to Vote 'No' on Repealing Clean Air Act Waivers * This week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn two Clean Air Act Waivers that California is relying on to reduce community health harms and meet air quality standards-The Commercial Harbor Craft Standards and the Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Program. The American Lung Ass more

Americans for Prosperity Employment Policy Fellow Bannan Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Austen Bannan, employment policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Austen Bannan, Employment Policy Fellow at A more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Rou more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: No Tax on Overtime Success Stories

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * No Tax on Overtime Success Stories Emma Coyne and John Kartch 09/16/2026 Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans: "President Trump's working family's tax cuts has been a great help in our continued success, passed only with Republican votes. That law is delivering on both more

Anheuser-Busch Invests $21 Million in Los Angeles, CA Facilities, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Invests $21 Million in Los Angeles, CA Facilities, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training * LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING INCREASED PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA AND CUTWATER Key Facts: * Anheuser-Busch announces $21 Million investment in Los Angeles and Mira Loma, CA facilities more

APCIA Statement on Signature of California Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Statement on Signature of California Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards * SACRAMENTO, CA - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom's signature of AB 1795 and AB 1642. This statement can be attributed to Karen Collins, APCIA vice president, prope more

Arizona Republicans Applaud Federal Legislation to Expand Colorado River Water Supplies

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Arizona Republicans Applaud Federal Legislation to Expand Colorado River Water Supplies Biggs' plan would speed new water projects, direct $19 billion in supply and infrastructure, and restore the Yuma Desalting Plant - STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Republican leaders in the Arizona State Legislature today applauded federal legislation introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs that more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of empl more

Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Following Closing Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging False and Misleading Advertising of "Abortion Pill Reversal"

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Following Closing Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging False and Misleading Advertising of "Abortion Pill Reversal" * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement after closing arguments concluded in the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against Heartbeat International (HBI), a national anti-abortion g more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ more

Attorney General Bonta Shuts Down Major Fresno Meth Lab Operation: Over 2,500 Pounds of Meth Seized and 15 Arrested

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Shuts Down Major Fresno Meth Lab Operation: Over 2,500 Pounds of Meth Seized and 15 Arrested * FRESNO -California Attorney General Bonta today announced the arrest of 15 suspects and the seizure of over 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine, over 500 gallons of methamphetamine in solution, and 21 guns during a major methamphetamine lab bust in Fresno County. On more

Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor more

Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti more

Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low more

Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5 more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. more

Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and more

Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with more

Aztec football unveils 'Age of the Jaguar' uniform design

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 17 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Aztec football unveils 'Age of the Jaguar' uniform design * San Diego State will debut "The Age of the Jaguar" uniforms for its home game against James Madison on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium. The bold uniform design is inspired by Ocelotl, the Aztec word for jaguar, deepening the ways in which the university honors its Aztec identity. It will be the first time more

Binghamton University: Researchers to Develop Smarter, Smaller Microsensor for Potentially Dangerous Gas Emissions

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Researchers to develop smarter, smaller microsensor for potentially dangerous gas emissions Professor Mohammad Younis to lead NSF project that could detect problems with lithium-ion batteries By Chris Kocher September 17, 2026 When developing new technologies, engineers do their best to keep it simple. Adding layers of complication can lead to more things that could potentially go wrong. As a research more

Bison Spotlight: Mekhi Collins, senior student athlete

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Bison Spotlight: Mekhi Collins, senior student athlete * NDSU News September 16, 2026 Since NDSU announced its move to the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mountain West Conference in February, excitement around the 2026 season has continued to build. For fans, the transition marks the start of a new era of Bison Football. For senior wide receiver and team captain Mekhi Collins from Mankato, M more

BLAIR UNDERWOOD, JESSICA LANGE, CHELSEA HANDLER, JON HAMM, AND ANGELA BASSETT HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 21-25 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'

BURBANK, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * BLAIR UNDERWOOD, JESSICA LANGE, CHELSEA HANDLER, JON HAMM, AND ANGELA BASSETT HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 21-25 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 21-25. Monday, Sept. 21 - BLAIR UNDERWOOD drops by the studio more

Breaking: Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California

KEENE, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: Federal Court Blocks Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California * Ruling requires federal agents to assess escape risk before making a warrantless arrest and also certifies case as class action LOS ANGELES - A federal court granted a preliminary injunction in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin that blocks the Trump administration from continuing its unlawfu more

Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that ensures federal investments in America's energy future create good-paying union jobs, more

Cal. State-San Bernardino: From Service to Support, Ralph Figueroa Honors His Roots With Purpose

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 18 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * From service to support, Ralph Figueroa honors his roots with purpose U.S. Army veteran and first-generation college graduate Ralph Figueroa found the support, connections and education he needed at CSUSB to continue his life of service by creating opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging for fellow veterans. September 17, 2026 Ralph Figueroa's journey through h more

Calif. Public Health Dept.: Campaign Helps Californians "Beat the Odds" of Problem Gambling

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Campaign Helps Californians "Beat the Odds" of Problem Gambling Statewide public health campaign focuses on confidential support and no-cost treatment options as a path toward recovery What You Need to Know: California is launching "The Odds Don't Have to Stay Against You," a new public awareness campaign to help Californians recognize the signs of problem gambling and co more

California State University, Fullerton to Repatriate Cultural Items to Morongo Band of Mission Indians

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Fullerton, intends to repatriate 38 objects of cultural patrimony to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. According to the National Park Service notice, the items were collected or acquired from archaeological sites across Southern California. The collection includes modified and unmodified shell, lithics, charcoal, soil, organic material, faunal bone, historic materials, manos, metate fragments, pestles, fire-affected roc more

California State University, Fullerton to Repatriate Cultural Items to Morongo Band of Mission Indians

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Fullerton, intends to repatriate two objects of cultural patrimony to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. According to the National Park Service notice, the items are a complete pestle and a stone pipe bowl, which were donated to CSUF by a private individual in 1988. Donation records state that the pipe bowl originated in Costa Mesa, California, while the pestle was removed from Orange County. CSUF said the items have a more

California State University, Fullerton to Repatriate Cultural Items to Santa Ynez Band

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Fullerton, intends to repatriate 42 cultural items and lots to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. According to the National Park Service notice, the collection includes 11 unassociated funerary objects and 31 lots of objects of cultural patrimony. The funerary objects include faunal bone, lithics, shell beads, a pestle, shell fragments, asphaltum and historic material. The objects more

Calix Expands AI Workflows That Increase ARPU & Efficiency

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Expands AI Workflows That Increase ARPU & Efficiency * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 17, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced an expansion of Calix Agent Workforce Cloud(tm) on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform, adding secure agentic workflows that help service providers operationalize AI across marketing, support, and operatio more

Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks * The 25th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was remembered across campus last Friday with the ringing of the Old Chapel bells, a quiet rededication of a memorial for a lost colleague and alumnus, and an annual stair climb by the university ROTC, local first responders and members of the university community at McGuirk more

Cancer biologists are bringing in the B cell reinforcements

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Cancer biologists are bringing in the B cell reinforcements * * Highlights * Salk scientists find B cells can promote killer T cell function in a mouse model of an aggressive breast cancer, and that the antitumor benefit of CD40 agonist treatment depends on B cells * Study addresses the major gap in research around B cells that has limited their clinical potential * Fin more

Chairman Thompson Honored with "Bringing Home the Bacon" Award for Leading Farm Bill Efforts to Save Pig Farms

URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Chairman Thompson Honored with "Bringing Home the Bacon" Award for Leading Farm Bill Efforts to Save Pig Farms * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 - On behalf of America's 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "G.T." Thompson (R-PA) the inaugural "Bringing Home the more

CHANGE Act to improve Alzheimer's assessment, diagnosis advances out of committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CHANGE Act to improve Alzheimer's assessment, diagnosis advances out of committee * WASHINGTON - The Ways and Means Committee yesterday unanimously passed the bipartisan Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, a bill introduced by Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) that wo more

Coast Guard awards $30.5 million contract for new child development center at Base Alameda

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards $30.5 million contract for new child development center at Base Alameda * WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard awarded a $30.5 million design-build contract Sept. 10 to J.I. Garcia of Fresno, California, to build a new child development center at Coast Guard Base Alameda. The project will replace most of the existing facility with a new 18,930-square-foot child de more

Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Inside a newly renovated laboratory at Florida A&M University sits a machine capable of creating an environment colder than outer space. It may sound like science fiction, but for FAMU researchers, it is the beginning of something very real, a more

Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC more

Community-Centric Approaches to the Development of Data Centers

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Community-Centric Approaches to the Development of Data Centers * As the rapid construction of data centers continues to generate backlash from local communities, environmental and human rights issues underpinning sustainable corporate practices are coming to the fore. Grassroots resistance is springing from rational fears - namely, that technology companies will benefit while more

Congress overturns California's Commercial Harbor Craft shipping clean-air shipping waiver

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release: * * * Congress overturns California's Commercial Harbor Craft shipping clean-air shipping waiver * The House of Representatives voted on California's Commercial Harbor Craft waiver today. House Joint Resolution 213 attacking the Commercial Harbor Craft waiver sponsored by Representative James Gallagher (R-CA-1) passed 214-208. "At a time when the U.S. wants to lead the shipb more

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges * WASHINGTON - Following the conclusion of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the "On more

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Texans of Scam Demand Letters Alleging Website Privacy Violations

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Texans of Scam Demand Letters Alleging Website Privacy Violations * Attorney General Ken Paxton is advising businesses and nonprofit organizations to be aware of a recent surge in demand letters alleging website privacy violations under California law that are being sent to Texas businesses and organizations. These demand letters allege vio more

Cooley Launches GO Public With OpenAI

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Launches GO Public With OpenAI Purpose-built AI offering is designed to make IPO preparation more seamless and less burdensome for clients San Francisco September 17, 2026 Cooley today announced the launch of Cooley GO Public, a proprietary AI-enabled offering developed by Cooley's capital markets lawyers and legal engineers to be used with ChatGPT Enterprise to transform how companies pre more

CORREA VOTES NO ON BILL TO GIVE TRUMP MORE TARIFF POWER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES NO ON BILL TO GIVE TRUMP MORE TARIFF POWER * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after voting 'no' on a Russia sanctions bill that would expand President Trump's tariff authority: "I have been an advocate against the war Russia has brought on Ukraine, and I will always support real, nonpartisan sanctions that hold Putin accou more

CORREA, JOYCE PROVIDING EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH RELIEF AND LOVE ACT PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, JOYCE PROVIDING EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH RELIEF AND LOVE ACT PASSES HOUSE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Dave Joyce's (R-OH) bill, the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love (PEARL) Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill will allow more frontline officers to receive support canines to help them cope with the many stress more

Cotality: Annual Single Family Rent Growth Returns to Seasonal Norms

IRVINE, California, Sept. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual single family rent growth returns to seasonal norms U.S.single-family rent prices increased 1.8% year over year in July 2026. * This is the fifth consecutive month of accelerating rent price growth; however, increases remain below historical averages. * Midwestern markets like Chicago continue to see the strongest rent price growth. * The gap between high-end and low-end more

Court Rejects Government's Refusal to Protect Sierra Nevada Red Fox Habitat

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Rejects Government's Refusal to Protect Sierra Nevada Red Fox Habitat * SACRAMENTO, Calif.-A federal judge ruled today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act when it refused to designate critical habitat in California for the endangered Sierra Nevada red fox. The court found that the agency committed three separate legal errors in more

CPP Underwater Robotics Team Earns Second Place at World Championship

POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Underwater Robotics Team Earns Second Place at World Championship * The Pomona Subsea Initiative, a student team from Cal Poly Pomona, earned second place in the Pioneer Class at the 2026 MATE ROV Competition World Championship place in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Senior Lauren McLaury also earned the Engineering Presentation MVP title, which recognizes the more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Pull & Chew Montessori Teething Toys

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Pull & Chew Montessori Teething Toys Hazard: The recalled teething toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted. The silicone strings can reach the back of the throat and become lodged, posing a risk of respiratory distress and a deadly choking hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 17, 2026 more

Crowell & Moring Adds California Employment Litigator Nima Darouian

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Adds California Employment Litigator Nima Darouian * Los Angeles - September 17, 2026: Nima Darouian, an employment litigator with more than 15 years of experience handling sensitive employment disputes, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Group in Los Angeles. His practice focuses on wage and hour class actions and represent more

CSU Expands Support for Student Parents Through Campus Innovation

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 18 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSU expands support for student parents through campus innovation The one-time Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative microgrants recognize efforts across the CSU system to address the unique needs of student parents as they navigate higher education while balancing caregiving responsibilities, employment and financial challenges. September 17, 2026 Cal State San B more

Dexter Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters' Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters' Health * Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act establishes first-of-its-kind respiratory protections, strengthens health monitoring and improves care for federal wildland firefighters. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (D-OR), Reps. Huffman (D-CA) and Gallagher (R-CA), and more

Dexter, Merkley Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters' Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter, Merkley Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters' Health * Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act establishes first-of-its-kind respiratory protections, strengthens health monitoring and improves care for federal wildland firefighters. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (D-OR), Reps. Huffman (D-CA) and Gallagher (R-CA more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Close-Up View of Electrons Inside Semiconductors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A New Close-Up View of Electrons Inside Semiconductors By Michael Matz September 17, 2026 Research team uses innovative new methodology to see and explain how electrons change from a solid to liquid state in the presence of defects. Key Takeaways * Researchers developed a powerful new methodology that combines direct imaging of electrons and defects in 2D s more

Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty. That could be adding to global warming

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty. That could be adding to global warming * Key takeaways * UCLA research shows that desert dust in the atmosphere has dropped about 10% since 2003. * The dust has a slight cooling effect on the planet, and recent decreases may have played some role in hastening global warming. * Scientists are continuing to investigate why atmospheric desert more

Earthjustice Responds to Radical New Trump Administration Memo That Sanctions Killing of Endangered Species

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Earthjustice Responds to Radical New Trump Administration Memo that Sanctions Killing of Endangered Species New internal memo subverts the law by making it OK to kill endangered species - as long as it wasn't intentional - San Francisco -- A report published yesterday in the New York Times reveals that an internal memo signed by Brian Nesvik, director of the Fish and Wildlife Ser more

Earthjustice: Bonneville Power Administration Wants to Raise Customer Rates - and is Wrongly Blaming Emergency Measures to Protect Salmon

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Bonneville Power Administration wants to raise customer rates - and is wrongly blaming emergency measures to protect salmon Better decision-making by the federal hydropower agency could protect both Northwest consumers and imperiled salmon - Seattle, WA -- Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), the federal agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower and operates much of the North more

Earthjustice: Senator Lee Formally Begins Process to Fast-Track the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Senator Lee Formally Begins Process to Fast-Track the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah Piling on to Trump's proclamation, Lee could soon attempt to rip up the national monument's land-use plan, which reflects a historic collaborative management process with five Tribal Nations - Washington, D.C. -- Anti-public-lands crusader Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has taken a more

Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor * Autonomy to explore her own and students' interests is what drew Eckerd's new assistant professor of psychology to this liberal arts college. Vivian Hanwen Zhang (Zhang Han Wen ), Ph.D., will begin teaching courses this fall semester, from Introduction to Psychology to Neurodivergence. "Psychology can be as personal as you want and it can be as distant as more

Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti more

Emory Launches Interactive Map Projecting Health, Economic Costs of Declining Vaccine Coverage

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Emory Launches Interactive Map Projecting Health, Economic Costs of Declining Vaccine Coverage * NOTE: This article was initially published February 11, 2026. It was updated to reflect three additional diseases added to VaxImpactMap. Researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health have developed a new interactive tool that projects the disease and economi more

EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules * Contact: edeanne@nrdc.org, mediarelations@apha.org Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution. NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), American Lung Association, American Public Healt more

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: CalPrivacy Warns Data Brokers About Incorrect Registration Info - 3 Steps for Businesses

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * CalPrivacy Warns Data Brokers About Incorrect Registration Info - 3 Steps for Businesses Sep 17, 2026 California state privacy officials recently issued a warning that data brokers that submit incorrect registration filings, even if not intentionally erroneous, will be on the hook for the same $200-per-day penalty as if they had failed to register in the first place. The September 3 enforcement adv more

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Unveils Its 2026 Festive Programming for an Alpine Inspired Winter Wonderland

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Unveils Its 2026 Festive Programming for an Alpine Inspired Winter Wonderland * This festive season, the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village transforms into a cozy Alpine-inspired retreat, bringing the warmth and charm of a classic winter village to Southern California. From sparkling lights and rustic-chic decor to fes more

Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Celebrates Grand Opening Of Manufacturing Facility In Eloy

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Freeberg Industrial Fabrication: * * * Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Celebrates Grand Opening Of Manufacturing Facility In Eloy Freeberg's new manufacturing facility will create up to 200 jobs at full scale - ELOY, AZ (September 17, 2026) -- The City of Eloy celebrated the ribbon cutting of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Wednesday, September 16, more

Genentech's Lunsumio-Based Regimen Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival in Follicular Lymphoma in Phase III CELESTIMO Study

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech's Lunsumio-Based Regimen Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival in Follicular Lymphoma in Phase III CELESTIMO Study * Phase III CELESTIMO study met its primary endpoint at the interim analysis demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in the risk of disease progression in people with follicular lymphoma w more

Genentech, Roche Announce Grand Opening of Boston R&D Innovation Center

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech and Roche Announce Grand Opening of Boston R&D Innovation Center * Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston strengthens its research presence in Boston, reflecting a long-term commitment to one of the world's leading life sciences hubs * Research focuses on cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases leveraging artificial intelligence and data science to ad more

Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities 2027 Rose Float Design

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities 2027 Rose Float Design * Cal Poly Universities' 78th Rose Parade float, "Soaring as One," depicts a vibrant flock of flying and usually flightless birds soaring together through a colorful, sunset sky, celebrating the Tournament of Roses' Parade theme of "Welcome" by sharing a story of inclusivity, acceptance and belonging. The more

Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities Rose Float Design

POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities Rose Float Design * Cal Poly Universities' 78th Rose Parade float, "Soaring as One," depicts a vibrant flock of flying and usually flightless birds soaring together through a colorful, sunset sky. The design celebrates the Tournament of Roses' Parade theme of "Welcome" by sharing a story of inclusivity, acceptance and belonging. T more

Gibson Dunn Advised Amazon.com on Inaugural PS4.25 Billion Sterling-Denominated Notes Offering

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Amazon.com on Inaugural PS4.25 Billion Sterling-Denominated Notes Offering * Gibson Dunn represented Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) on its inaugural Sterling-denominated offering of PS4.25 billion aggregate principal amount of notes, comprised of PS1.25 billion of 5.200% notes due 2029, PS1 billion of 5.550% notes due 2032, PS1 billion of more

Gibson Dunn Advises North Immunology on Merger With Aethlon Medical, Concurrent Private Placement

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advises North Immunology on Merger With Aethlon Medical, Concurrent Private Placement * Gibson Dunn is advising North Immunology, Inc. on its merger with Aethlon Medical, Inc., along with a concurrent private placement expected to fund the combined company's operations into the second half of 2028. The Gibson Dunn corporate team is led by partners more

GitLab 19.4 Brings New Agentic Automation at a Lower Cost

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release: * * * GitLab 19.4 Brings New Agentic Automation at a Lower Cost * * /goal in GitLab Duo CLI, now in public beta, lets developers automate an open-ended objective to a governed agentic flow that runs locally and verifies its own work, so a developer directs an outcome instead of supervising ea more

GlobalFoundries and Marvell Expand Collaboration for Next-generation Optical Connectivity

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 18 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries and Marvell expand collaboration for next-generation optical connectivity Multi-year strategic agreement increases capacity for high-performance SiGe technology to support growing AI infrastructure demand MALTA, N.Y., September 17, 2026 -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) and Marvell Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure more

GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS SEMA-BACKED BILL TO SPEED AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO MARKET

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS SEMA-BACKED BILL TO SPEED AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO MARKET * \-New law creates conditional sales pathway for qualifying emissions-related aftermarket products in California - DIAMOND BAR, Calif (Sept. 16, 2026) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SEMA-sponsored SB 1069 into law, establishing a new conditional appr more

Graduate Employability in Higher Education

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Employability in Higher Education * Peer-reviewed article by University of Phoenix scholars identifies curriculum-career alignment, critical thinking, and experiential learning and mentorship as strategies graduates associate with career readiness. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars affiliated with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research more

Greenberg Traurig Expands Life Sciences Patent Capabilities, Adding Kunyong Yang in California

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Life Sciences Patent Capabilities, Adding Kunyong Yang in California * SAN DIEGO - Sept. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice with the addition of Kunyong Yang as a shareholder in the firm's San Diego office. Yang joins the firm's Patents and Innovation Strategies Group, more

Health disparities research center celebrates 20th anniversary

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 17 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Health disparities research center celebrates 20th anniversary * Loma Linda University School of Medicine's Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine is celebrating its 20thanniversary and the hundreds of students over the past two decades who have benefited from internships and summer research training programs. The center was officially established by the LLUH Board in 2006 after a more

Houlihan Lokey Expands Footprint in South Florida

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release: * * * Houlihan Lokey Expands Footprint in South Florida * New Office in West Palm Beach Expands Firm's Market Coverage and Breadth of Services in South Florida NEW YORK -September 17, 2026 -Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that it has opened a new office in West Palm Beach, Florida. The new location reflects more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Federal Land Transfer in California

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-777) on a bill (H.R. 8454) that aims to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land in California. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 8454 is to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of Californi more

House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Statement After House Votes to Hold Leon Black in Contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After House Votes to Hold Leon Black in Contempt of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to hold Leon more

House Transportation Ranking Member Larsen, Rep. Carbajal Issue Statements From Hearing on Coast Guard Quality of Life

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Quality of Life Washington, D.C. -- The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee more

How theranostics gave one prostate cancer patient more time

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 17 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * How theranostics gave one prostate cancer patient more time * LLLUMC's newest treatment is bringing new hope to patients with advanced prostate cancer Watch Video LLLUMC's newest treatment is bringing new hope to patients with advanced prostate cancer Edwin Smith has always been active. As a lifelong athlete and youth football coach, he spent much of his time on the field mentoring young ath more

Huffman Demands Answers After Park Service Quietly Hires Contractors for Trump Golf Course

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.26 Huffman Demands Answers After Park Service Quietly Hires Contractors for Trump Golf Course Contracts were found buried in a federal procurement database days before Congress leaves town; one construction contract worth up to $49 million is forecast for January 2027 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Commi more

ICYMI: Rep. Valadao and Garza Pen Op-ed on Strengthening the Economy Through Immigration Reforms in The San Joaquin Valley Sun

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Valadao and Garza Pen Op-ed on Strengthening the Economy Through Immigration Reforms in The San Joaquin Valley Sun * Arlington, VA (09/17/2026) -In a new op-ed in The San Joaquin Valley Sun, Congressman David G. Valadao and Daniel Garza, Founding President of The LIBRE Initiative, argue that tackling the affordability crisis includes fixing America's broken and outd more

Idaho Education Dept.: Bringing Idaho's Education Decisions Back Where They Belong

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 17 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Bringing Idaho's Education Decisions Back Where They Belong From Senator Jim Risch and Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield - (BOISE) - As a state, Idaho is often described as self-reliant and independent. We take pride in local control, including when it comes to our public education system. Unlike some other states, we do not look to Washington D.C. t more

Innovative solutions abound at Moonshot Pitch Challenge

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Innovative solutions abound at Moonshot Pitch Challenge * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Four teams led by Purdue University students won a combined $5,500 from Purdue Innovates Incubator for their ideas to address challenges related to accessible navigation, allergens in pharmaceuticals, inflammatory bowel disease, and low Earth orbit satellites and spacecraft. Fifteen finalist teams had two minutes to p more

Institute for the American Worker Honorary Senior Fellow Chougule Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Akash Chougule, honorary senior fellow at the Institute for the American Worker, and president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the opp more

Introducing a Wine-Country Wonder: The Clayfield

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing a Wine-Country Wonder: The Clayfield * Niagara-on-the-Lake's new boutique hotel joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO (September 17, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening today, in the heart of Canadian wine country, of The Clayfield, a one-of-a-kind boutique wine-and-wellness hotel inspired by its setting in more

JACL Applauds Federal Court Decision Halting ICE Detention Facility Construction in Santa Clara County

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Applauds Federal Court Decision Halting ICE Detention Facility Construction in Santa Clara County * Media Contact: Carol Kawase, VP of Public Affairs, ckawase@jacl.org Matthew Weisbly, JACL National Education Programs Manager - LA Office, mweisbly@jacl.org JACL applauds the decision of a federal court halting the construction of an ICE detention facility th more

Kaua'i Slammed by Hurricane Lowell as Surrounding Islands Continue to Recover from Chaotic Hurricane Season

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Kaua'i Slammed by Hurricane Lowell as Surrounding Islands Continue to Recover from Chaotic Hurricane Season * Since Hurricane Lowell's high winds and heavy rain tracked through the Pacific, residents on Kaua'i have experienced severe flooding, downed trees and power lines, and destruction to homes and businesses. Almost half of the island's structures were without power during the s more

Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, on the establishment of a new joint venture between an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada's largest pension investors. The joint venture will inves more

Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High * WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year. The FAA conducts outreach and training with lo more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Natural Gas and Renewables Reach New Highs in 2024 U.S. Energy Flow Chart

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Natural gas and renewables reach new highs in 2024 U.S. energy flow chart Natural gas and renewable energy consumption reached record levels in the U.S. in 2024, while overall energy use increased modestly, according to the latest U.S. energy flow chart released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Americans consumed 94.6 quadrillion British th more

Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise * Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that three-time Oscar nominee Dyan Cannon, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Beau Bridges and Tony and Emmy winning and four-time Oscar nominee actress Jane Alexander are set to attend the TCM Classic more

Little Foot study points to major shift in how human ancestors moved

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Little Foot study points to major shift in how human ancestors moved * Study suggests that a major change in how our ancestors moved through their environment took place between about three million and 1.8 million years ago. New research on the limb bones of the famous Little Foot skeleton from the Wits Sterkfontein Caves suggests that a major change in how our ancestors moved throug more

LLNL Researchers Have Guts

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL researchers have guts Gut instinct, gut feeling or gutting it out -- what exactly is the human gut? It's the workhorse of the digestive system and home to a vast, dynamic community of microorganisms that influence human health. In fact, the human body contains roughly equal numbers of non-human (microbial) and human cells. Now, we are poised t more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.5M Sale of 15-Suite Industrial Office Property in Grove City, Ohio

ENCINO, California, Sept. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.5M Sale of 15-Suite Industrial Office Property in Grove City, Ohio GROVE CITY, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2026 - 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 2228 Stringtown Road, a 15-suite industrial office property in Grove City, Ohio, for more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.04M Sale of 31-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles

ENCINO, California, Sept. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.04M Sale of 31-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 - 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 3407-3411 Drew St., a 31-unit multifamily property in Los Angeles. The property sold for $6.04 milli more

Mark Zupan offers recollections in 9/11 retrospective in Hornell Evening Tribune

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 17 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Mark Zupan offers recollections in 9/11 retrospective in Hornell Evening Tribune * Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, spoke about his recollections of the 9-11 terrorist attack in a story published by the Hornell Evening Tribune. The Evening Tribune, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, published a story on Friday, Sept. 11-titled "All we have is each other. What Hornell saw, said, and felt on 9 more

Mattel Announces All-New Thomas & Friends Animated Series With "Really Helpful Engines" Special

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 18 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Announces All-New Thomas & Friends Animated Series With "Really Helpful Engines" Special * Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories Really Helpful Engines, narrated in English by actor Henry Golding and in Spanish by actress Karla Souza, available now on YouTube; to debut on Netflix on Sept. 30 * Thomas & Friends pop-up experience coming to the High Line in New York City on Oct. 2 from 5 more

MedStar Franklin nurses to hold rally for patient safety

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar Franklin nurses to hold rally for patient safety * Registered nurses at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, in Baltimore, Md. will hold a rally on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 to highlight unaddressed patient safety concerns -including short-staffing and lack of equipment and supplies -that have driven them to unionize, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/ more

Metropolitan Museum of Art Acquires Important Paintings by Preeminent Chinese Ink Painter Chang Dai-chien (Zhang Daqian)

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Acquires Important Paintings by Preeminent Chinese Ink Painter Chang Dai-chien (Zhang Daqian) The acquisition of 38 paintings from the collection of the artist's daughter, Sing Sheng Chang, includes a range of works that underscore the importance of this modern Chinese ink painter - (New York, September 17, 2026)--The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today an acqu more

Mexico Honors UC Immigrant Legal Services Center Executive Director Aidin Castillo '11

DAVIS, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Mexico Honors UC Immigrant Legal Services Center Executive Director Aidin Castillo '11 September 17, 2026 The government of Mexico has honored UC Immigrant Legal Services Center Executive Director Aidin Castillo Mazantini '11 with its prestigious Ohtli Award. The award is Mexico's highest recognition for individuals who have opened pathways to Mexicans abroad, specifically in th more

MIT: Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater. - In 2026, five faculty were granted tenure in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Volha Charnysh is an associate professor in the Department of Political Scie more

Museum of Us to Repatriate Human Remains to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of Us, San Diego, California, is repatriating human remains representing 51 Native American individuals and 1,025 associated funerary objects to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. According to the National Park Service notice, the materials were removed from Point Sal in Santa Barbara County, California, during excavations conducted by George Carter, Assistant Curator at the San Diego Museum, betwe more

NASA Watches Earth's Weight, Finds Center of Mass

PASADENA, California, Sept. 18 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Watches Earth's Weight, Finds Center of Mass Written by Sally Younger Sept. 16, 2026 As the seasons change, Earth transfers mass from some locations to pack on the gigatons in others. Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet's center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists are on the case, tracking more

National Organized Retail Crime Crackdown Leads to More Than 1,900 Apprehensions and Arrests

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Organized Retail Crime Crackdown Leads to More Than 1,900 Apprehensions and Arrests September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON - The results of the second National Organized Retail Crime Blitz were announced today by the National Retail Federation, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force and the Los Angeles Organized Retail Crime Association. This more

National Park Service Seeks Comments on 27 Historic Place Nominations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria. According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, i more

National Study Finds Violence Affects Millions Across U.S.

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * National Study Finds Violence Affects Millions Across U.S. Key Takeaways * 52% of U.S. adults reported experiencing physical violence during their lifetime * 49% reported sexual violence * People reporting recent violence were significantly more likely to report depression or anxiety, suicidality and substance use - A new national study reveals the widespread reach o more

New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT's Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience. - MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is launching a pilot artist-in-residence program to facilitate cross-disc more

New brain imaging measure reveals how closely blood flow matches brain cells' energy needs

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New brain imaging measure reveals how closely blood flow matches brain cells' energy needs * Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed a new, noninvasive way to examine how blood flow and cellular organization align across the layers of the living h more

NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections * -Fourteen state Attorneys General issued guidance today affirming that federal and state civil rights protections remain legal and enforceable and that they will continue to enforce them. The guidance covers housing, lending, employment, education, and healthcare, and it comes as th more

Nurses put Maine hospitals on 'RED ALERT' status

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses put Maine hospitals on 'RED ALERT' status * Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Bangor, Maine to highlight the patient care impacts of federal health care cuts on Maine hospitals. The nurses are members of Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC). NNOC is an affiliate of National Nurse more

OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for September 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for September 2026 WASHINGTON--The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for September 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against an institution-affiliated party (IAP) to deter, encourage correction of, or prevent violations, unsafe or unsound practi more

Oracle and Vantage Launch Campaign Highlighting Commitments to Wisconsin

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 18 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Vantage Launch Campaign Highlighting Commitments to Wisconsin Austin, Texas--Sep 17, 2026 People across Wisconsin will soon experience a new advertising campaign funded by Oracle and Vantage to inform residents about the Project Lighthouse data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The project is designed to balance the accelerating demand more

Oracle Commits $100,000 for Abilene Educators and Expands Data Center Career Pathways

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 18 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Commits $100,000 for Abilene Educators and Expands Data Center Career Pathways Abilene, Texas and Austin, Texas--Sep 17, 2026 Oracle, Abilene Education Foundation, and Abilene Independent School District (AISD) today announced a $100,000 investment in Oracle Innovation Grants to support educator-led STEAM learning. Oracle also announced expanded acces more

Paul Hastings Advises Lenders on $406 Million Financing of Colombia Accesos Norte II Toll Road Project

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Lenders on $406 Million Financing of Colombia Accesos Norte II Toll Road Project * Paul Hastings LLP served as New York legal advisor to J.P. Morgan Securities PLC, MUFG Bank Ltd. and Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional S.A. (FDN) as lenders in connection with the approximately $406 million sustainable project financing of the Accesos Norte Fase II tol more

Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S. * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle. First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast more

PennWest psychology student gains professional experience through Perseus House internship

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest psychology student gains professional experience through Perseus House internship * For PennWest Edinboro student Kasandra Apthorp, a summer internship offered the opportunity to move beyond the classroom, develop professional helping skills and explore where a psychology degree could take her next. Apthorp, a Corry, Pennsylvania, native who is studying psychology, completed a 12-credit, 450-hour intern more

Pepperdine University: Vocation Discovered - Dwayne Simmons' Journey to Becoming a Renowned Neuroscientist

MALIBU, California, Sept. 18 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * A Vocation Discovered: Dwayne Simmons' Journey to Becoming a Renowned Neuroscientist September 16, 2026 Ivy League institutions recruited him, but Dwayne Simmons ('80) was looking for something more. As a prospective undergraduate student, academic prestige was not enough to lure the bright Ohio native to the East Coast. Instead, he sought an institution that balanced both rigorous scholarship and Christi more

Peters Helps Pass Water Resources Development Act and Funding for San Diego Projects

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Helps Pass Water Resources Development Act and Funding for San Diego Projects * Washington, D.C.-Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a biennial authorization to invest in water resources and infrastructure across the country. Included in this bill were several wins for San Diego loc more

Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk * Documents On File At The Supreme Court Of The United States And The Securities And Exchange Commission Establish That Justice Alito Has A Direct Financial Inter more

Pig Farmers from 24 States Press Lawmakers for Prop. 12 Solution in Final Farm Bill

URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Pig Farmers from 24 States Press Lawmakers for Prop. 12 Solution in Final Farm Bill * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 - Nearly 150 pork producers from California to New York joined forces in Washington to advocate for their farms and livelihoods as the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed the Agricultural Act of 20 more

Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud more

Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 17 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education * Pomona College's talented and diverse Class of 2030, which arrived on campus last month, consists of 414 first-year students from across the country and the world. The new transfer cohort of 27 students includes 19 community college transfers, reflecting the multiple pathways to a Pomona education. Among first-year students, more

Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps

URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 - The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's farm bill and Congress one step clos more

Privacy-Tracking Class Action Against Tripadvisor Dismissed

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Privacy-Tracking Class Action Against Tripadvisor Dismissed * In a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article discussing the recent Superior Court ruling in D'Antonio v. Tripadvisor, LLC, Colin Zick, partner and chair of the firm's Privacy and Data Security Practice, commented on the implications of the ruling for companies relying on choice-of-law provisions to avoid liability unde more

RCCD PACT Program Highlights Strong First Year Outcomes and Expanding Student Pathways

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 17 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD PACT Program Highlights Strong First Year Outcomes and Expanding Student Pathways 09/17/2026 Riverside Community College District (RCCD) is expanding opportunities for students who have historically faced barriers to higher education and workforce entry, with programs designed to help students successfully transition to college, complete coursework and prepare for careers. Among more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ratepayer Protection Act Protects Against Higher Household Energy Bills When Data Centers Connect to the Grid

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * The Ratepayer Protection Act protects against higher household energy bills when data centers connect to the grid The bill offers an economically rational approach to federal advisory standards for a new class of energy customers larger than those seen before. Max Gulker Managing Director Caden Rosenbaum Managing Director of Technology Policy September 17, 2026 Data centers should be regula more

Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference * Remarks as delivered John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Center for Transnational Law and Business (CTLB) 3rd Annual more

REP LIEU AND SEN MARKEY URGE TRUMP TO GET CHINA TO COMMIT TO ENSURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CANNOT LAUNCH NUKES WITHOUT HUMAN ENGAGEMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU AND SEN MARKEY URGE TRUMP TO GET CHINA TO COMMIT TO ENSURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CANNOT LAUNCH NUKES WITHOUT HUMAN ENGAGEMENT * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) urged President Trump to raise the principle of maintaining a "human-in-the-loop" in nuclear launch decisions during his meeting with General Secretary Xi Jinping ne more

Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Rep. Chu released the following statement: "I strongly support Ukraine and its fight for freedom and democracy. And I believe we should impose tough, meaningful sanctions on Vladimir Putin a more

Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act * Today, Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced the Illegal War Refund Act, legislation that would require the federal government to refund Americans for the economic costs they have borne as a result of the Trump Administration's illegal and unauthorized war in Iran. The bill would require the federal government to calculate the war's economic im more

Rep. Mullin's Water Infrastructure Funding Passes House, Totaling $75 Million, Supporting Critical Local Needs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Water Infrastructure Funding Passes House, Totaling $75 Million, Supporting Critical Local Needs * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15)'s funding authorization requests totaling up to $75,655,000 for five critical water infrastructure projects in San Mateo County as well as a bill he authored passed the House yesterday. Rep. Mullin's bipartisan Dredging Coordination more

Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation * WASHINGTON-This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported two bills to crack down on fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars. "Fraud in the United States has reached an unprecedented level," said Rep. Simpson. "Not only has fraud risen, but most Americans do not trust federal, state, and local governments to prevent fraud and protect more

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Enterprise Rollout in the Antelope Valley

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Enterprise Rollout in the Antelope Valley * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Vince Fong (R-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced legislation honoring the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the firs more

Rep. Young Kim Leads the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution to Keep Congress Focused on the American People

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Leads the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution to Keep Congress Focused on the American People * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution with Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to bar Members of Congress from using taxpayer-funded earmarks to increase their own personal net wo more

Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted in favor of H.R. 9340, the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, to protect Americans from the costs of energy and electrical grid upgrades required to build data centers. "We have a responsibility to be mindful and fully aware of t more

Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE * #The Make ICE Pay Act would establish a federal grant program using funds previously appropriated to ICE and CBP WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states more

RNAi-based biopesticides could transform Australia's $50 billion cropping industry

BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news: * * * RNAi-based biopesticides could transform Australia's $50 billion cropping industry * Discussion about RNAi-based biopesticides is moving beyond whether the technology works to how it can be successfully adopted on farms around the world. * RNAi-based biopesticides use natural processes to switch off genes that are essential for the survival of pests and pathogens * Researchers say public trust more

Rutgers: Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality By Michelle Edelstein September 17, 2026 Rutgers researchers examined more than 414,000 births in New Jersey and found a consistent association between maternal depressive symptoms and infant mortality Infants born to mothers with depressive symptoms immediately after delivery had a substantially higher risk of dying before their first birthday, according to more

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement on Animation Contracts

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement on Animation Contracts September 17, 2026 SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement on successor agreements to the 2023 Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Television Animation Agreement and the 2023 Screen Actors Guild-American Fe more

Schiff Joins Markey and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China's Wrongful Detention of American Academics

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Markey and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China's Wrongful Detention of American Academics * Washington, D.C - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) in introducing a bipartisan resolution that condemns the People's Republic of China's repeated pattern of arbitrary or wrongful det more

Scientists finally know the body temperature of the Tyrannosaurus rex

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Scientists finally know the body temperature of the Tyrannosaurus rex * Key takeaways * UCLA scientists used portions of dinosaur teeth to pin down Tyrannosaurus rex's temperature for the first time, placing it at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, comparable to a human. * A warm-blooded T. rex would have been an energetic predator or scavenger, not a sun-basking slowpoke. * UCLA researchers more

Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 17, 2026 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), today announced the addition of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The new members more

Sen. Cruz Hosts Roundtable on TREY's Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Hosts Roundtable on TREY's Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday hosted a roundtable on the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY'S Law) with U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.-3), Elizabeth Phillips, and child sexual abuse and trafficking ad more

Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Schiff-Curtis Bill to Create First-Ever Respiratory Protection Requirements for Federal Firefighters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Schiff-Curtis Bill to Create First-Ever Respiratory Protection Requirements for Federal Firefighters * Federal firefighters were prohibited from wearing respiratory protections while fighting wildfires, Schiff's bipartisan proposal with Senator Curtis would create the first-of-its-kind standard to change that Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, the Senate Committee more

Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, are pressing for information regarding allegations of abuse of Flock's s more

Sherman, Meeks, Garamendi & Beyer Announce Resolution to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Meeks, Garamendi & Beyer Announce Resolution to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement * Washington, DC \-Representatives Brad Sherman, Gregory W. Meeks, John Garamendi, and Don Beyer, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and announced the introduction of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block t more

Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle Author Seth Robbins and Melanie Stawicki Azam September 17, 2026 With the latest AI technology showing extraordinary promise for aviation, more than 150 industry leaders gathered to discuss real-world use cases and assess their organizations' readiness to adopt the technology, as well a more

Southern California University of Health Sciences: The Power of Place - How Our Environment Influences Our Health and Well-Being

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 18 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Published On: September 17, 2026 The Power of Place: How Our Environment Influences Our Health and Well-Being When we think about improving our health, we often focus on personal habits--what we eat, how much we move, and whether we get enough sleep. But one of the most powerful influences on our well-being is something we often overlook: the environments we inhabit every more

Stan State Earns National Top 25 Forbes Payoff Ranking

TURLOCK, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * Stan State Earns National Top 25 Forbes Payoff Ranking * For students and families weighing whether college is worth the cost, a new Forbes ranking puts Stanislaus State among the institutions offering one of the strongest financial returns in the nation. Stan State ranks No. 19 on Forbes' national list of the "25 Colleges With the Highest Payoff," released Thursday, Sept. 10. It is the more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Nature as Critical Infrastructure for Sustainable Mining

STANFORD, California, Sept. 18 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Nature as Critical Infrastructure for Sustainable Mining Two Stanford-based groups convened a panel on natural capital, water security, and mining at UN conference and launched a policymaker summary of their report on Mongolia. In Brief * As mining expands - including as part of renewable energy supply chains - companies will increasi more

STATEMENT: Rep. Min on His Vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Min on His Vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement on his vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026: "I voted in favor of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 because this legislation is an unequivocal condemnation of Vladimir Putin's illegal wa more

Study Highlights Hidden Labor Market Facing California's Most Vulnerable Workers

MERCED, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Study Highlights Hidden Labor Market Facing California's Most Vulnerable Workers * When farmworkers decide conditions are so harsh they have to leave the fields, the story doesn't end there -it moves to another corner of the labor market. UC Merced Sociology Ph.D. candidate Andres Arias captures that in his article, "'It is worse in the fields:' how racial capitalism disciplines Latino day l more

Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Hearing Wrap Up: Federally Funded Homelessness Services Are Rife With Fraud and Failure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release: * * * Published: Sep 16, 2026 Hearing Wrap Up: Federally Funded Homelessness Services Are Rife with Fraud and Failure WASHINGTON--Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing titled "Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services." During th more

Subcommittee on Health Care Hearing Wrap Up: Making Lifesaving Care More Affordable for Americans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Published: Sep 15, 2026 Hearing Wrap Up: Making Lifesaving Care More Affordable for Americans WASHINGTON--Today, the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing titled "Unequal Treatment: Addressing the Drivers of Unaffordability for Oral Chemotherapy." During the hearing, members examined the factors that have l more

Tennessee Tech football draws fans from across the country, fuels Upper Cumberland excitement

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech football draws fans from across the country, fuels Upper Cumberland excitement * A new era of Tennessee Tech University football is off and running, with the Golden Eagles racing to a 3-0 start -and fans are showing up in force. Tech is now ranked among the top 10 teams in the Football Championship Subdivision, and excitement surrounding Golden Eagle football has tra more

The Human Side of Medicine: Dr. Eric McClintock

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Human Side of Medicine: Dr. Eric McClintock * Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Eric McClintock '21 MD Internal Medicine Physician, Corewell Health Troy and Corewell Health Royal Oak Dr. Eric R. McClintock is evidence that establishing Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine was exactly what Southern Nevada needed to address extraordinary needs in healthcare. more

There is no "Brain X-Ray." A USC Neurosurgeon-Engineer is Helping Build Better Ones

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * There is no "Brain X-Ray." A USC Neurosurgeon-Engineer is Helping Build Better Ones * At the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3, Dr. Charles Liu delivered the keynote address for the neuroengineering session with a provocation that landed differently coming from a neurosurgeon: the reason the most power more

Tiny wrinkles bend physics to change how electricity moves through graphene

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tiny wrinkles bend physics to change how electricity moves through graphene * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tiny wrinkles could reveal new behaviors in graphene, an exceptionally strong, conductive and thin material used in batteries, computer chips and other electronics. According to a new study published in Advanced Materials, small bends in graphene's two-dimensional (2D), or one-atom-thick, more

Tour Highlights How UC Merced is a 'Sustainability Beacon'

MERCED, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Tour Highlights How UC Merced is a 'Sustainability Beacon' * Many organizations claim sustainability is baked into their DNA. Nowhere is that truer than at UC Merced, where the approach to sustainability, climate action and ecological conservation is part of everything from the buildings on campus to the research in its labs to the way it conducts business. Recently, the university and the U more

Transcript of Stanton, McGovern, Khanna, Pelosi, and Moulton Opening Statements From Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Transcript of Stanton, McGovern, Khanna, Pelosi, and Moulton Opening Statements From Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Unite more

Trump Tries to Buy Congressional Seat for Rubber Stamp Marty O'Donnell

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Trump Tries to Buy Congressional Seat for Rubber Stamp Marty O'Donnell * "President Donald J. Trump will need reinforcements in Congress" - Marty O'Donnell After California multi-millionaire Marty O'Donnell spent last week doubling down on Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda that is forcing Nevada families to pay more for everything from gas to groceries, he is now being rewarded with over $3 more

Two Paths, One Calling: Russ and Nathania Park

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Two Paths, One Calling: Russ and Nathania Park * School of Nursing Alumni of the Year: Russ and Nathania Park Russ Park '09 BS Nursing Executive Director, Silver State Adolescent Treatment Center Nathania Park '09 BS Nursing and '14 MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner, Intermountain Health Russ and Nathania Park met as undergraduate nursing students and s more

U.S. Army awards contract to modernize ammunition management

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army awards contract to modernize ammunition management * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army announced today the award to Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, of a $48,094,071 firm-fixed-price delivery order for a software system to modernize how ammunition is tracked and managed at the enterprise level. This new software platform will replace nine legacy platforms, a critical step to consolidate and streamline more

U.S. Fleet Forces, NSWC Corona demo advanced LVC fleet training capabilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Fleet Forces, NSWC Corona demo advanced LVC fleet training capabilities * DAM NECK ANNEX, Va. - Personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, in coordination with U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), hosted Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle for a high-level capability demonstration at the Hefti Global Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Operations Center in Dam N more

UC Merced Team Earns Best Paper Award at SenSys 2026

MERCED, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Team Earns Best Paper Award at SenSys 2026 * Computer Science and Engineering Professor Wan Du and his students Kang Yang, Yuanlin Yang, Yuning Chen, and Sikai Yang, along with UC San Diego Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Xinyu Zhang, have received the Best Paper Award at ACM/IEEE SenSys 2026 (International Conference on Embedded Artificial Intelligence and Sensing Sys more

UC San Diego Report Proposes 'Selective Openness' to Chinese Investment in U.S.

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Report Proposes 'Selective Openness' to Chinese Investment in U.S. * The United States should move beyond its current security-first approach to Chinese investment and become both more selective and more open, according to a new report from the 21st Century China Center at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. The propo more

UC-San Francisco: Two New Guides Released to Help Older Patients With Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Two New Guides Released to Help Older Patients with Cancer UCSF's Louise Walter, MD, co-led international task force establishing new patient and clinical practice guidelines for the management of cancer in older adults. While cancer diagnoses have been increasing among younger adults, cancer is still more common in older adults, particularly t more

Union College: Meet the new faculty

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhan more

University of Arkansas: Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship Sep. 17, 2026 Colleagues and former students are remembering Vibha Srivastava as a pioneering scientist, dedicated mentor and compassionate friend whose influence extended far beyond the laboratory. Srivastava, a biotechnologist and professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences with the more

University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI * Under President Milliken's direction and leadership, the University of California launched the AI Steering Committee to highlight and focus UC research on harnessing AI for the public good. At the September UC Board of Regents meeting, the UC AI Steering Committee provided its first more

University of California, Santa Barbara to Repatriate Human Remains to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Santa Barbara Repository for Archaeological and Ethnographic Collections is repatriating human remains representing one Native American individual and 26 associated funerary objects to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. According to the National Park Service notice, the remains and objects were collected from archaeological site CA-VEN-27B in Ventura County, near present-day Pita more

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Three Education Innovators Honored With the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Three Education Innovators Honored with the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Darin Brawley, Shai Reshef, and Michael Webber are recognized for their pioneering contributions that have advanced learning opportunities and impacted countless lives. - PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 17, 2026) -- At a time when schools and communities are confronting profound educ more

USC International Day of Democracy Event Takes a Hard Look at AI's Evolving Impact

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * USC International Day of Democracy event takes a hard look at AI's evolving impact Trojan faculty experts in political behavior, artificial intelligence and media literacy weigh in on global pressures and possible solutions. September 16, 2026 By Greg Hernandez Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members filled The Forum at USC's Ronald Tutor Campus Center on Tuesday for a wide-ran more

Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and "Digital Twins" Could Speed Up Drug Discovery

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and "Digital Twins" Could Speed Up Drug Discovery * Key Takeaways * Researchers developed two digital models: a deep-learning AI (MitoSpace) and a physics-based "digital twin," that mimic the dynamic biology of real cells using advanced 4D imaging. * The AI model can predict cellular health and energy production based on mitochondrial sha more

WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they more

What If the Device Changing Brain Medicine Was Free for Anyone to Build?

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What If the Device Changing Brain Medicine Was Free for Anyone to Build? * At the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3, Ellis Meng delivered the keynote address for the biomedical devices and imaging session with news that is rare in academic medicine: a device her center has spent years building is almos more

White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P more

Writers and artists of distinction to discuss their work this year at "Oak & Ink: The Creators Series at Tusculum University"

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Writers and artists of distinction to discuss their work this year at "Oak & Ink: The Creators Series at Tusculum University" * GREENEVILLE - Community members can experience firsthand the mastery of regional and national writers and artists in the creative space during presentations conducted throughout the academic year as part of "Oak & Ink: The Creator Series at Tusculum University." Shuly Cawood T more

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