News Tipoffs - California Editors
'El Salvador: A Carceral State of Terror' - When Research Meets the Camera
STANFORD, California, Oct. 31 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 30, 2026
"El Salvador: A Carceral State of Terror" -- When Research Meets the Camera
Drawing on more than a year of fieldwork, a Democracy Action Lab film translates social science research on mass incarceration in El Salvador into testimony viewers can see and hear.
Hector Fuentes
In Brief
* A short documentary from the Democracy Action Lab bri
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'What Could We Not Do?': The Inauguration of Ray Jayawardhana as Caltech's 10th President
PASADENA, California, Oct. 31 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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"What Could We Not Do?": The Inauguration of Ray Jayawardhana as Caltech's 10th President
October 30, 2026
On a November evening more than a century ago, George Ellery Hale, one of Caltech's three founders, and his guests gathered atop Mount Wilson to witness the first light of the 100-inch Hooker Telescope, the world's most powerful at the time.
Ray Jayawardhana, who took office in July
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A head start on building needed housing
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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A head start on building needed housing
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California cities could help ease the housing affordability crunch by providing property owners with preapproved building plans for granny flats, duplexes, and other smaller housing developments, a UC Riverside study has found.
Such plans saved builders an average of $10,300 in design and related costs and shortened the design and permitt
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A new scholar program gives students real-world experience
SEASIDE, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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A new scholar program gives students real-world experience
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The Seafrigo Scholars program will provide support and internships for students in the agricultural supply chain management major.
By Mark Muckenfuss
After just seven months on the job, Lawrence Henrard, director of Cal State Monterey Bay's agribusiness supply chain management program, has landed a $250,000 scholars pr
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Advocates for Unaccompanied Children Applaud Judge's Decision to Block the Government from Rushing Asylum Proceedings
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release:
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Advocates for Unaccompanied Children Applaud Judge's Decision to Block the Government from Rushing Asylum Proceedings
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BALTIMORE, Md. -- Legal services providers representing thousands of immigrant children celebrated a federal court's ruling granting a temporary restraining order (TRO) that will help prevent the government from fast-tracking the deportation of un
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AFPI Files Amicus Brief Backing DOJ Efforts to Protect Election Integrity in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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AFPI Files Amicus Brief Backing DOJ Efforts to Protect Election Integrity in California
October 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has filed an amicus brief in United States v. California, supporting the Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to protect election integrity after it identified more than 20,000 likely noncitizen voters in California.
AFPI's brief
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AFSCME: DOJ and DHS Sued Over Baseless Threats to Prosecute Election Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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DOJ and DHS Sued over Baseless Threats to Prosecute Election Workers
Unions representing election workers, nonprofit voter organizations challenge DOJ's attempt to intimidate and coerce election workers into disenfranchising eligible voters.
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Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2026)--A coalition of unions, voting, civil rights, and immigrants rights
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After Record Reductions in Homelessness: Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Opening of First Prop 1-Funded Behavioral Health Facility
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 30, 2026
AFTER RECORD REDUCTIONS IN HOMELESSNESS: Governor Newsom announces opening of first Prop 1-funded behavioral health facility
Prop 1 delivering more beds and more treatment slots, ahead of schedule
What you need to know: After historic drops in homelessness, Governor Newsom's landmark reform of California's behavioral health system has reached an important milestone: the
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AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots
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AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep ab
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AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield today led 17 states in defending a basic principle: fraud is against the law, no matter who commits it or how sophisticated the victim is.
Oregon filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the civil fraud case New York brought against Donald Trump and his business associates for in
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Ahead of El Nino & Extreme Storms, Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of El Nino & Extreme Storms, Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts
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Redwood City, CA - As the U.S. prepares for a historic "Super" El Nino with flood risks in California prompting state and local officials to declare a state of emergency ahead of the winter storms, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced federal legislation to improve the nation's emergency alert system t
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AHF Hails Introduction of Protect 340B Act of 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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AHF Hails Introduction of Protect 340B Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON (October 30, 2026) AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) welcomes the PROTECT 340B Act of 2026 introduced yesterday by Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) and a cadre of bipartisan cosponsors. The legislation would terminate the Trump administration's rebate model pilot program before its planned implementation o
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Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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SUMMARY
As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki
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Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 4)
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Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination
Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, su
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Associate professor Matt Lesenyie is helping CSULB students discover what voters want
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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Associate professor Matt Lesenyie is helping CSULB students discover what voters want
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Election Day's approach means it's time for a steady stream of news, opinion and ads, with many different sources claiming to represent the voice of the people.
Cal State Long Beach faculty member Matt Lesenyie helps students -- and the public -- cut through the chatter.
Lesenyie, associate
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ASU All Access: Randy Bennett Returns Home to Lead Sun Devil Basketball
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU All Access: Randy Bennett returns home to lead Sun Devil Basketball
October 30, 2026
Tempe - From ASU All Access with FOX 10, Season 3, Episode 9, Oct. 17, 2026
After 45 years in California, Randy Bennett is back home in Arizona, and he's bringing decades of coaching experience and a new vision for Sun Devil Men's Basketball.
In this episode of ASU All Access, FOX 10 sports reporter Blake Niemann sat
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in People of the State of New York v. Trump, emphasizing the important role state attorneys general play in policing economic fraud eve
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Third Legal Victory in One Week Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Interfere in California Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Third Legal Victory in One Week Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Interfere in California Elections
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, marking his office's third legal victory in one week in the fight to protect California's elections from the T
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court
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Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles.
The brief, joined
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United State
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 states in urging the New York Court of Appeals to reject an argument by Donald Trump that could weaken the ability of state attorneys general to hold businesses and individuals accountable for fraud.
C
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BILL HADER, JON FAVREAU, JON LOVETT, DAN PFEIFFER, TOMMY VIETOR, MILES TELLER, ADAM DRIVER AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' NOV. 2-6
BURBANK, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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BILL HADER, JON FAVREAU, JON LOVETT, DAN PFEIFFER, TOMMY VIETOR, MILES TELLER, ADAM DRIVER AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' NOV. 2-6
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ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and
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Cal. State-San Bernardino: Persistence of White Supremacy in American Life Topic of Next Conversations on Race and Policing
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 31 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Persistence of white supremacy in American life topic of next Conversations on Race and Policing
Chapman University sociology professor Pete Simi will discuss white supremacist extremism, digital radicalization and his book. "American Swastika: Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate," at the Nov. 4 Conversations on Race and Policing. The program is free an
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 30, 2026
Governor Newsom announces appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Michael Martin, of Highland, has been appointed to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Martin has been Senior Psychiatric Technician at the California Department of Developmental Services since 2022, where he was a Psychiatric Tec
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California Institute of Technology: Remarks From Invited Speakers at Inauguration - Jacqueline Barton and Peter Dervan
PASADENA, California, Oct. 31 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Remarks from Invited Speakers at Inauguration: Jacqueline Barton and Peter Dervan
October 29, 2026 - The Inauguration of President Ray Jayawardhana
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Peter Dervan: Dear Trustees, faculty, students, postdocs, staff and friends,
Jackie and I never expected to be on stage today at the Inauguration of Caltech's next president, Ray Jayawardhana. We had lunch a few weeks ago with Ray at the A
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California Mobilizes 112 Community Organizations to Take on the Overdose Crisis and Expand Access to Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 30, 2026
California mobilizes 112 community organizations to take on the overdose crisis and expand access to care
What you need to know: California is partnering with 112 community organizations to help prevent opioid and stimulant use, reduce overdose risk, and connect people to treatment and recovery services. The Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education Progr
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Calling All Football Fans - Be Part of the Excitement Surrounding the Biggest Football Game of the Season in Los Angeles!
SANTA ANA, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Calling All Football Fans - Be Part of the Excitement Surrounding the Biggest Football Game of the Season in Los Angeles!
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WHAT: Allied Universal(r), North America's leading security and facility services company, is filling 400 event security positions for t
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Caltech Mourns the Passing of Ted Scudder, 1930-2026
PASADENA, California, Oct. 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Caltech Mourns the Passing of Ted Scudder, 1930-2026
October 28, 2026
Thayer (Ted) Scudder, Caltech's only professor of anthropology for the latter half of the 20th century, passed away October 22 at the age of 96. He was regarded as a leading specialist on dams and their lasting effects on communities and global ecosystems.
"Ted will be remembered as a world expert on the subject of for
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Carbajal Demands Full Investigation Following Wrongful Detention and Injury of Santa Maria High School Student
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Demands Full Investigation Following Wrongful Detention and Injury of Santa Maria High School Student
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella demanding an immediate, thorough investigation into federal immigration e
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'The Revolution Is Here' - Spellers, Families Fight for the Right to Communicate
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender:
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'The Revolution Is Here': Spellers, Families Fight for the Right to Communicate
About 650 spellers, families and advocates gathered in San Diego for the first Spellers Freedom Conference, sharing how spelling has opened
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Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells - Permitting & State Program Primacy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, proh
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Clean energy tech company founder to deliver Women of Influence Lecture at Alfred University
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 28 -- Alfred University posted the following news release:
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Clean energy tech company founder to deliver Women of Influence Lecture at Alfred University
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The annual Pamela Lavin Bernstein Women of Influence Lecture, presented by Alfred University's Judson Leadership Center, will be offered on Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m. in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center. Ugwem Eneyo, co-founder and former CEO of Shyft Power Solutions, an energy technology company that pio
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Coast Guard coordinates rescue of overdue mariner, dog 460 miles off San Diego
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard coordinates rescue of overdue mariner, dog 460 miles off San Diego
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SAN DIEGO -- The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of an overdue 86-year-old man and his dog Wednesday following a multi-day search approximately 460 miles off San Diego.
Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received a report Saturday, Oct. 24, of an overdue mariner aboard the sailing vessel W
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Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Returns Home After Lengthy Northern Patrol
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Returns Home After Lengthy Northern Patrol
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The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Stratton returned to their home port in Alameda, California, Oct. 24, after a 103-day patrol in the Arctic and Bering Sea, where they worked to reinforce maritime safety, security and national sovereignty in one of the most demanding operating areas in the world.
The Stratton conducted maritime security
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Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Event Recap - 'The Rise of Agentic AI - What It Means for Climate Innovation'
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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Event Recap: "The Rise of Agentic AI: What It Means for Climate Innovation"
Panelists discussed how agentic AI is beginning to reshape Earth systems modeling, improve climate predictions and support adaptive decision-making.
October 29, 2026
One day in late September, researchers, engineers, students and industry leaders gathered at the Columbia Engineering Innovation Hub for "The Rise
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Congressman Brad Sherman and Lawmakers Call on SEC to Protect American Investors and the Integrity of U.S. Financial Markets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Sherman and Lawmakers Call on SEC to Protect American Investors and the Integrity of U.S. Financial Markets
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, is calling on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stand up for American investors and the integrity of U.S. stock markets
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Court Halts DOJ Attempt to Disenfranchise California Voters Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release:
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Court Halts DOJ Attempt to Disenfranchise California Voters Ahead of Midterms
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Contact: cfields@naacpnet.org
LOS ANGELES -- A federal court has rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to disenfranchise over 20,000 California voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This comes as several pro-voting organizations -- League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the NAACP,
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Crossing Continents and Institutions to Explore China's Past
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Crossing Continents and Institutions to Explore China's Past
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WongAvery Visiting Scholar from University of Cambridge draws on UC San Diego Library's East Asian Collection to uncover new research perspectives on animal exhibition and zoological gardens in 20th-century China
Story by:
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What happens when a researcher crosses continents to explore a new collection?
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CU Boulder's newest resident takes root
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 28 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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CU Boulder's newest resident takes root
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Or, the story of how an avocado tree nicknamed 'sister' found a new home at the EBIO greenhouse
Galen Koch recently dropped her sister off at the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
After so many years together, Koch says the parting was bittersweet. Still, she says she knows her sister has all of the qualities she'll need to thrive, includin
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Earthjustice: Court Denies XAI's Motion to Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's Company
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 31 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
Court Denies xAI's Motion to Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's company
There are no exceptions that would allow this major source of air pollution to evade the law, and citizens have the right to defend themselves in Court against illegal pollution
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GREENVILLE, Miss. -- On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi denied xAI's motion t
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Earthjustice: Court Hears Arguments in Legal Challenge to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Leasing Program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 31 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
Court Hears Arguments in Legal Challenge to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Leasing Program
Meanwhile, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, an Alaska-sponsored corporation, quietly submitted an exploration application to federal agencies
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Anchorage, AK -- Earthjustice attorneys, alongside attorneys from two other plaintiff groups, argued yesterday in federa
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Earthjustice: Court Rules to Keep Block on Destructive Mining Development in Mojave National Preserve
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 31 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
Court Rules to Keep Block on Destructive Mining Development in Mojave National Preserve
Colosseum Mine operations to remain closed as lawsuit proceeds
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Los Angeles, CA -- A federal district court ruled late yesterday to maintain the block it put on new mining operations in the Mojave National Preserve by Dateline Resources Ltd. The preliminary injunction was granted in August to th
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Emily Giadone '28MMS Receives National Health Service Corps Scholarship
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Emily Giadone '28MMS Receives National Health Service Corps Scholarship
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A first-year Physician Assistant Studies (PA) student on Arcadia's Glenside campus has been honored with a scholarship from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Out of a large applicant pool, Emily Giadone '28MMS was selected to receive the prestigious scholarship in exchange for her commitment to providing primary care services
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Oct. 30
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 209) on Oct. 30, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-261030-01. Released: 2026-10-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-426343A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.pdf) DOC-426343A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426343A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-30. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS G
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Federal Register: EPA Proposes Approval of Coachella Valley Ozone State Implementation Plan for Extreme Nonattainment Area in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Air Plan Approval; California; Reasonable Further Progress Plan for the Coachella Valley Ozone Nonattainment Area
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision from the State of California to meet the Clean Air Act (CAA) "Extreme" nonattainment area requirements for the Riverside County, Californi
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Federal Register: Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service Finalizes Arbitration Panel Rules Following Federal Sector Exclusions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Requests for Arbitration Panels
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) published an interim final rule on August 4, 2026, and republished on August 28, 2026, that amended its arbitration services regulations to clarify when the Office of Arbitration may decline to issue an arbitration panel, make a direct appointment, or provide related servic
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Federal Register: OSHA Grants Permanent Variance to Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture for Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance
In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to Obayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture (OJD) related to work in compressed air environments.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Copies of thisFederal Register notice. Electronic copies of this Fed
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Fielding Graduate University: Beyond The Familiar - Barbara Colombo on Culture, Connection, and the Classroom
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Beyond The Familiar: Barbara Colombo on Culture, Connection, and the Classroom
By Catherine Ryan October 29, 2026
For International Education Week, the Fielding professor reflects on the assumptions we bring to learning, and what becomes possible when someone offers a different perspective.
For Barbara Colombo, PhD, home has more than one meaning. Milan, Italy, where she grew up, remains home
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Fielding Graduate University: From Beyonce's Family Salon to Hollywood to Academic Leadership in Milan - Tyrone Dixon's Next Act
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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From Beyonce's Family Salon to Hollywood to Academic Leadership in Milan: Tyrone Dixon's Next Act
By Catherine Ryan October 30, 2026
The filmmaker and Fielding alum has built a career telling stories and helping others find their voices. Now he's taking decades of experience in entertainment, media psychology, and teaching to Italy to help shape a new generation of creative talent.
Long befor
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From Elite Athletes to Hollywood Sets: Dr. Joseph Horrigan Brings Real-World Sports Medicine Experience to SCU
WHITTIER, California, Oct. 31 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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October 29, 2026
From Elite Athletes to Hollywood Sets: Dr. Joseph Horrigan Brings Real-World Sports Medicine Experience to SCU
SCU faculty member Dr. Joseph Horrigan reflects on a career spanning professional athletics, tactical sports medicine, motion-picture consulting, and the lessons he brings back to students.
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Joseph Horrigan, DC, DACBSP, knew what he wanted when
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From Hofstra to Boeing and Back to Inspire Future Innovators
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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From Hofstra to Boeing and Back to Inspire Future Innovators
October 29, 2026
"Waste money, not time."
It was a simple piece of advice from Michael Delaney '85, a former Boeing executive. But for Hofstra mechanical engineering student Ariana Herrera '30, from Hempstead, New York, those four words delivered a powerful message about making the most of every opportunity.
News in Summary
* Former Boeing execut
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GA-ASI Opening New Remote Split Operation in North Dakota
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release:
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GA-ASI Opening New Remote Split Operation in North Dakota
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SAN DIEGO -- 30 October 2026 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30 at its Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) to announce the opening of a new Remote Split Operation (RSO) facility. GA-ASI will use the new RSO facility to continu
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Garcia Statement in Response to Comer's Announcement of Alaska Investigation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
Garcia Statement in Response to Comer's Announcement of Alaska Investigation
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Chairman James Comer announced an investigation into the Alaska Senate ra
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Golden! UH Community Colleges Win Big at Regional Marketing Awards
PEARL CITY, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The University of Hawaii's West Oahu campus issued the following news:
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Golden! UH Community Colleges win big at regional marketing awards
October 29, 2026
The University of Hawaii Community Colleges took top honors at the District 6 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona in October, taking home both a gold and a silver medallion for the inspiring "Start Here, Go Beyond" campaign.
The cam
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Good Security Is Boring. Bad Security Makes Headlines.
SUNNYVALE, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news:
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Good Security Is Boring. Bad Security Makes Headlines.
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Security has a timing problem. When there's an active security incident, nobody has to explain why security matters. Priorities become clear, resources mobilize, and everyone understands what's at stake.
It's harder when nothing is on fire.
Earlier this year, we called a Code Yellow at LinkedIn focused on
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Gov. Newsom Names New California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building After Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 30, 2026
Governor Newsom names new California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building after Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he is naming the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building in honor of pioneering labor leader Dolores Huerta.
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SACRAMENTO -- Today, Governor Newsom annou
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Governor Healey Announces Desiree Garcia as 2027 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Announces Desiree Garcia as 2027 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
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* Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary
SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Maura Healey today announced that Desiree Garcia, a kindergarten teacher at German Gerena Community School in Springfield, has been named the 2027 Massachusetts Teacher of
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Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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The Advisory Committee reviews and approves or disapproves manuals, appraisal procedures, and instructions prepared and published by the property tax administrator.
for terms expiring September 1, 2030:
* Robin Watkinson of Ridgway, Colorado, to serve as a non-assessor from the western slope, appointed;
* Cynthia Braddock of Lou
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses
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Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care
RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court r
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Graphic Design Program Highlights: Fall 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news:
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Graphic Design Program Highlights: Fall 2026
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From student exhibitions and visiting designers to faculty recognition and alumni career pathways, Otis College's Graphic Design programs continue to connect classroom learning with professional practice.
The BFA and MFA Graphic Design programs at Otis College have had an active year, with student exhibitions, visiting designers, faculty accompli
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Greenberg Traurig Honored at 22nd Annual ITR Americas Tax Awards
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Honored at 22nd Annual ITR Americas Tax Awards
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NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named "Florida Tax Firm of the Year," and New York Tax Shareholder Sharon Katz-Pearlman was named to the "Women in Tax Leader Hall of Fame" at International Tax Review (ITR)'s 22nd Annual ITR Americas Tax Awards, held Oct. 29 in New Yo
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House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Responds to $6.3 Billion Binance Hack, Calls for Stronger Crypto Accountability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Responds to $6.3 Billion Binance Hack, Calls for Stronger Crypto Accountability
Washington, DC, October 30, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement following reports that cryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered
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HPU Hosts Sales Career Fair to Connect Students with Employers
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- High Point University posted the following news release:
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HPU Hosts Sales Career Fair to Connect Students with Employers
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 30, 2026 - High Point University's Sales Career Fair recently provided an opportunity for dozens of sales students to connect with employers, build professional networks and explore career paths, creating meaningful connections between companies from across the country and future talent.
The three-day ev
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Huffman Warns Loophole Could Let Trump Take D.C. Golf Course, Urges Appropriators to Put Guardrails on NPS Funds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Huffman Warns Loophole Could Let Trump Take D.C. Golf Course, Urges Appropriators to Put Guardrails on NPS Funds
Letter details how the Trump administration could use National Park Service funding to upgrade the golf course and transfer ownership of the land to himself, gives solution to stop Trump from using taxpayer mon
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Huffman, Raskin, Houlahan Call for Investigation into Military Chaplaincy Amid Hegseth's Religious Extremist Overhaul
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Raskin, Houlahan Call for Investigation into Military Chaplaincy Amid Hegseth's Religious Extremist Overhaul
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-8), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) are calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how military chaplains are recruited, vetted, and trained. The report also examines whether
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Is my teen depressed or just lazy?
LOMA LINDA, California, Oct. 30 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news:
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Is my teen depressed or just lazy?
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* Not all teen "laziness" is laziness. Changes in behavior can be a normal part of adolescence, but they may also signal depression or another underlying issue.
* The story behind the behavior matters. Parents should look beyond the behavior itself and try to understand what may be causing it, especially if it is unusual for their teen.
* Teen mental health
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Johns Hopkins: Technology Governance Scholar Gillian Hadfield on AI Safety and Security
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Technology governance scholar Gillian Hadfield on AI safety and security
Hadfield, who has been studying and proposing regulatory policies for powerful technology for more than a decade, shares her insights on recent AI security concerns and the urgent need to enact workable solutions
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In early September, Jacob Coxon, an AI model trainer for Anthropic, published a stark message on X: "The people build
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Kamlager-Dove, Titus Lead Probe into Bolsonaro's Entry into the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Titus Lead Probe into Bolsonaro's Entry into the U.S.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), co-chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus, and Dina Titus (NV-01) led 25 Members of Congress in demanding answers from the State Department about its role in facilitating the reported departure of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from Brazil and his ent
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Laurice Joins CSU as Associate Vice President of Human Resources
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 30 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Laurice joins CSU as associate vice president of human resources
October 29, 2026
Arnica Laurice has joined Charleston Southern University as the new associate vice president of human resources.
Laurice brings 13 years of experience leading human resources across a variety of industries. Before joining CSU as associate vice president of human resources, she served with Moodle--the world's
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Liberty In Action Weekly: America's Civics Crisis
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Liberty In Action Weekly: America's Civics Crisis
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It's shocking. Over 60 percent of Gen Z don't know what America's 250th anniversary commemorated, and fewer than half of all Americans know that their state has its own constitution. Meanwhile, most of the nation's universities don't require a single general education course in American history or government.
The good news is, some A
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Massive Los Padres National Forest Vegetation-clearing Proposal Reduced by 200,000 Acres Due to Environmental Concerns, Public Input
HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 31 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release:
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Massive Los Padres National Forest vegetation-clearing proposal reduced by 200,000 acres due to environmental concerns, public input
Community groups identify opportunities for further improvement
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Central Coast, CA -- October 29, 2026 -- The U.S. Forest Service has announced its approval of the Los Padres National Forest Wildfire Risk Reduction Project, a controversial large-scale vegetatio
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Meet the 2026 eBay Live x Up & Running Grant recipients
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 30 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release:
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Meet the 2026 eBay Live x Up & Running Grant recipients
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Today, we're excited to announce the 10 recipients of the 2026 eBay Live x Up & Running Grants, celebrating a group of sellers prepared to scale their businesses through live commerce.
Every eBay seller has a story. This year, sellers were
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Miller, Thakor receive faculty achievement awards
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Miller, Thakor receive faculty achievement awards
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Timothy Miller and Anjan Thakor have been chosen by their academic peers to receive WashU's 2026 faculty achievement awards. The faculty members were among several people recognized during the university's annual Founders Day celebration.
The event was held Oct. 24 to honor the achievements of distinguished faculty, alumni and supporters. Wa
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Minn. Gov. Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
October 31, 2026
[ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Peter Goss as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. Goss will replace the Honorable Matthew G. Frank and will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
"Peter Goss is an exceptional legal talent who wil
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MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
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Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni were recently named to the 2026 cohort of AI2050 Fellows. The honor is announced annually by Schmidt Sciences, Eric and Wendy Schmidt's philanthropic initiative that aims to accelerate scientific innovation.
Conceived and co-chaired by Eric Schmidt and James Manyika, AI20
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National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms
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"Nevada is the microcosm of our country. It is the perfect proving ground for anyone who wants to be successful nationwide." - Senator Cortez Masto
Nevada is a critical battleground state home to the closest gubernatorial contest in the nation and national leaders are barnstorming the state in the final stretch of the mi
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National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main
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National Parks Conservation Association: Victory for Mojave National Preserve - Court Rules to Keep Block on Destructive Mining Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release:
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Oct 30, 2026
Victory for Mojave National Preserve: Court Rules to Keep Block on Destructive Mining Development
LOS ANGELES - A federal district court ruled late yesterday to maintain the block it put on new mining operations in the Mojave National Preserve by Dateline Resources Ltd. The preliminary injunction was granted in August to the National Parks Conservation Association, represe
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New study finds that asking teachers to set high expectations leads to more detailed feedback and reveals subtle bias
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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New study finds that asking teachers to set high expectations leads to more detailed feedback and reveals subtle bias
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Prompting teachers to communicate high expectations and confidence in students' potential leads them to give more detailed feedback, according to a new study led by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, PhD, a professor of education at USC Rossier and co-
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Ninth Circuit Revives Liberty Justice Center and California Justice Center's First Amendment Challenge to California's Employer Speech Law
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Ninth Circuit Revives Liberty Justice Center and California Justice Center's First Amendment Challenge to California's Employer Speech Law
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SAN FRANCISCO | October 30, 2026 -- The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) and California Justice Center (CJC) secured a Ninth Circuit ruling on October 29 reversing the dismissal of their client California Policy Center's (CPC) challenge to
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No Tricks, Just Treats for Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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No Tricks, Just Treats for Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Patients
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LA Rams and NICU Volunteers Bring Halloween Magic to Patients and Families
Halloween brought plenty of treats, adorable costumes and some special visitors to Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, where patients and families celebrated the holiday with a little help from Los Ange
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NSWC Corona designs lifesaving 3D-printable safety clip for explosive ordnance disposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWC Corona designs lifesaving 3D-printable safety clip for explosive ordnance disposal
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The Close Combat Engineering Team within Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division developed an advanced manufactured, 3D-printed safety device designed to save the lives of service members responsible for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).
Engineering Technician Samuel Larter and Engineer Darren Mansour cre
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Oklahoma Dept. of Career & Technology Education: Oklahoma FFA Wins 17 National Titles at Convention
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release:
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Oklahoma FFA wins 17 national titles at convention
October 30, 2026
Oklahoma FFA led the title count in five major award groups at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, with 17 national titles.
Oklahoma FFA members earned one American Star award, five Proficiency Awards, two team championships and nine Agriscience Fair championships to finish ahead
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PBS Announces New Documentary, COMING HOME: FROM SHADOWLAND TO SPIRITWORLD
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Announces New Documentary, COMING HOME: FROM SHADOWLAND TO SPIRITWORLD
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Premieres Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS App
View Trailer
Arlington, VA; (October 30, 2026) - PBS today announced that COMING HOME: FROM SHADOWLAND TO SPIRITWORLD, the documentary that follows the story of a California Native Tribe's successful recovery of sacred land, will premiere on Mond
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PennWest professor, alumnus explore horror's early roots in new scholarly collection
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest professor, alumnus explore horror's early roots in new scholarly collection
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Long before Michael Myers stalked suburban streets and movie monsters filled theater screens, audiences were gathering to watch ghosts, witches, violence and revenge unfold on the English stage.
This spooky season, PennWest California alumnus Shawn Reese '17 and Dr. M. G. Aune, professor of English, are looking several centurie
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Pro-Voter Coalition Secures Victory at Ninth Circuit After DOJ Tries to Silence Over 20,000 Californians
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Pro-Voter Coalition Secures Victory at Ninth Circuit After DOJ Tries to Silence Over 20,000 Californians
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, for the second time, rejected an attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to disenfranchise more than 20,000 Californians in the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling comes after the DOJ sued the st
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Californians After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Californians After Gutting Rural Health Care
October 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in California, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged California's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last yea
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Protect Our Care: We're Sick of It - Care Force One Drives Home the Cost of Republican Health Care Cuts in Colorado, California, and Arizona During the Final Week of Its Cross-Country Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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We're Sick of It: Care Force One Drives Home the Cost of Republican Health Care Cuts in Colorado, California, and Arizona During the Final Week of Its Cross-Country Tour
October 30, 2026
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), AZ Governor Katie Hobbs, CO Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its First Standalone Branded Residences, Selecting Miami's Coveted Coconut Grove Neighborhood
PARIS, France, Oct. 30 -- Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release:
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its First Standalone Branded Residences, Selecting Miami's Coveted Coconut Grove Neighborhood
October 29, 2026
Developed by Mast Capital and BH Group, the exceptionally limited collection of 35 waterfront private residences will bring more than a century of legendary Raffles service, culture and hospitality to one of Miami's most treasured waterfront
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Reason Foundation: Colorado Proposition 132's Proposed Drastic Penalties for Fentanyl - A Dangerous Overreaction
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 31 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Colorado Proposition 132's proposed drastic penalties for fentanyl: A dangerous overreaction
Colorado Proposition 132 is unlikely to reduce addiction or prevent overdoses, but would criminalize more people and amp up punitive, muscular sentencing.
Hanna Liebman Dershowitz
Senior Fellow
October 30, 2026
Of the more than 44,000 people who died from opioid overdoses in the United States in 2025, many o
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Release: Khanna, Frankel, Landsman, and Fitzpatrick, Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Strengthen Accountability and Transparency for Institutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Release: Khanna, Frankel, Landsman, and Fitzpatrick, Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Strengthen Accountability and Transparency for Institutions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act after recent inciden
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Rep . Garamendi Secures $11.25 Million for Port of Richmond
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Secures $11.25 Million for Port of Richmond
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Richmond, CA - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) announced that he secured $11,250,000 in federal funding for the Port of Richmond as part of his effort to support the port's modernization, make much-needed repairs and improvements, enhance its efficiency, and improve supply chain resilience.
The funding is specifically for t
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Rep . Garamendi Statement on Dolores Huerta Passing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Statement on Dolores Huerta Passing
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Fairfield, CA - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement after the passing of labor leader and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta:
"Patti and I are saddened by the news of Dolores Huerta's passing.
"Dolores was a very close personal friend and colleague with whom we worked for years on advancing
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Rep. Chu Expresses Disappointment in FEMA's Final Denial of Supplemental Funding for Wildfire Survivor Case Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Expresses Disappointment in FEMA's Final Denial of Supplemental Funding for Wildfire Survivor Case Management
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, FEMA upheld its denial of California's appeal for supplemental funding for the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP), with no further opportunity to appeal. The program connects survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires with case manage
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Rep. Mullin Urges FDA to Address Shortage of Estradiol Patches
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin Urges FDA to Address Shortage of Estradiol Patches
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Washington D.C. - In response to a nationwide shortage of estradiol patches and concerns from constituents, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) wrote to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to take action to ensure steady access to this medicine.
Millions of women rely on estradiol patches to treat menopause symptoms - inclu
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Rep. Norma Torres Leads Congressional Delegation Visit to Riverside County Registrar of Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Norma Torres Leads Congressional Delegation Visit to Riverside County Registrar of Voters
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Members tour ballot processing center, meet with local election officials ahead of November 3 general election
RIVERSIDE, CA - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Administration Committee, joined Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39) and Raul Ruiz (CA-25) for a visit to
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Reps. Chu, Miller-Meeks Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Medicare Coverage Gap for Breast Cancer Survivors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Miller-Meeks Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Medicare Coverage Gap for Breast Cancer Survivors
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act to close a critical gap in Medicare coverage for breast cancer survivors who have undergon
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Reps. Cisneros, Castro, Vasquez Introduce Resolution Recognizing Hispanic and Latino Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Cisneros, Castro, Vasquez Introduce Resolution Recognizing Hispanic and Latino Servicemembers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) in introducing a resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and aiming to strengthen th
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Reps. Whitesides, Gallagher, Salinas, Fong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Betting on Wildfires on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Whitesides, Gallagher, Salinas, Fong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Betting on Wildfires on Prediction Markets
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), James Gallagher (R-CA) Andrea Salinas (D-OR), and Vince Fong (R-CA) introduced the No Bets on Wildfires Act, a bill making it illegal to place bets related to wildfires on prediction markets.
Over $1 milli
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RNA-protein interactions could lead to new coronavirus drug targets
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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RNA-protein interactions could lead to new coronavirus drug targets
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A study co-led by a University of California, Riverside biomedical scientist has identified new targets for coronavirus antiviral drugs, including treatments that may be less vulnerable to the rapid evolution of these viruses.
The research, led by Joy Xiang at UC Riverside and Gene Yeo at UC San Diego, mapped p
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mine
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Secretary Rollins Announces 8 Additional Companies Joining USDA's Product of USA Label Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Announces 8 Additional Companies Joining USDA's Product of USA Label Initiative
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(Washington, D.C., October 30, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that 8 additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA (POTUSA) label, building on the strong momentum behind the Trump Administration's efforts to help consum
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Serving Those Who Served: Binghamton Psychology Graduates Support Veterans
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Serving those who served: Binghamton psychology graduates support veterans
Clinical psychology alumni bring their expertise to address mental health challenges
By Jennifer Micale
October 30, 2026
For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), healing can take various shapes: A traditional psychologist's office, where they work through their fears or learn to navigate complic
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Spotlighting 75 Years of Scientific Diving at Scripps
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Spotlighting 75 Years of Scientific Diving at Scripps
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The 2026 AAUS Diving for Science Symposium honored Scripps Oceanography's longstanding leadership in scientific diving safety
For more than a century, researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have explored the ocean in pursuit of scientific discovery, from global seafaring expeditions to observations
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Spotlighting 75 Years of Scientific Diving at Scripps
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 31 -- The University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news:
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Oct 30, 2026
Spotlighting 75 Years of Scientific Diving at Scripps
The 2026 AAUS Diving for Science Symposium honored Scripps Oceanography's longstanding leadership in scientific diving safety
Author: Brittany Hook
For more than a century, researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have explored the ocean in pursuit of scientif
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Stanford Law's Jayashri Srikantiah Honored with Warren M. Christopher Award
STANFORD, California, Oct. 30 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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Stanford Law's Jayashri Srikantiah Honored with Warren M. Christopher Award
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California Lawyers Association recognized the founding director of Stanford Law's Immigrants' Rights Clinic for her decades of advocacy.
Jayashri Srikantiah, professor of law and the founding director of Stanford Law School's Immigrants' Rights Clinic, was named the 2026 recipient of the California Lawyers Association'
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Correlates of Federal Permitting for Environmentally Impactful Projects
STANFORD, California, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 29, 2026
Correlates of Federal Permitting for Environmentally Impactful Projects
Michael Bennon, Daniel De La Hormaza, and R. Richard Geddes. (2024). "A hazard analysis of federal permitting under the national environmental policy act of 1970." Journal of Regulatory Economics, 65: 154-183.
View publication (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11149-
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Shorenstein Journalism Award Winner Shibani Mahtani Counts the Cost of a Diminished Press in Asia
STANFORD, California, Oct. 31 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 29, 2026
Shorenstein Journalism Award Winner Shibani Mahtani Counts the Cost of a Diminished Press in Asia
Amid autocratization and newsrooms' retreat, fewer local journalists and foreign correspondents covering Asia are left to hold power to account and tell universal, human stories, says Singapore-based investigative journalist Shibani Mahtani, w
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State Bar Announces July 2026 Bar Exam Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news:
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State Bar Announces July 2026 Bar Exam Results
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The State Bar announced today that 48.3 percent (3,838) of applicants who sat for the July 2026 two-day General Bar Exam (GBX) achieved a passing score and 49.4 percent (216) passed the one-day Attorneys' Exam (AX). The 4,054 applicants who passed either exam will generally become eligible for licensure to practice law in Ca
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The IP Beacon - October 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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The IP Beacon(r) - October 2026
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The October 2026 edition of Haynes Boone's IP Beacon(r) provides timely legal insights for businesses, innovators and intellectual property owners navigating developments in patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and artificial intelligence.
Highlights from this edition are featured below, including analysis of
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The secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles
CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 30 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news:
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The secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles
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VIEWPOINT: ARU Writtle expert looks at some of their most unusual sensory abilities
By Steven Allain, Anglia Ruskin University
The Surinam toad is one of the strangest frogs on Earth. Flat-bodied, tiny-eyed and adapted to the murky waters of the Amazon basin, it hunts well despite having very poor vision. When a fish swims close, the frog suddenly ope
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THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release:
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THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026
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Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We
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Top stories of Advocacy Update: October 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Top stories of Advocacy Update: October 2026
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Get essential advocacy news and information on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment. View past issues of Advocacy Update.
Week of Oct. 30
* ## Federal court strikes down restrictions on Medicaid medical frailty exemptions
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* "Today's decision is a vic
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Treatment = Life: AHF Reaches 2 Million Patients in Care in Africa
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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Treatment = Life: AHF Reaches 2 Million Patients in Care in Africa
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has surpassed 2 million patients in care across 15 African countries, marking a historic achievement 25 years after beginning its first programs outside the United States in South Africa and Uganda. With programs in four additional countries expected to launch in 2027, AHF is recognizing the c
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Trinity Student Pursues Geosciences and Other Passions as a Semmes Scholar
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity Student Pursues Geosciences and Other Passions as a Semmes Scholar
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With Nu Metal music blasting in the background, Wiley Sikes '27 peers into a microscope at a rock sample, its thousands of mineral grains forming an intricate pattern of shapes that reminds him of a kaleidoscope.
He counts the grains to determine the mineral composition of the rock, which could be 4.2 billion years old. He works for
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Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, No. 3:26-cv-12746 (N.D. Cal. filed Oct. 29, 2026)
On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SEC filings to boost co
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Two WCU Math Professors Lead National Workshop
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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October 29, 2026
Two WCU math professors lead national workshop
This September, two Western Carolina University professors were invited by the American Institute of Mathematics to share how they've grown and sustained a statewide professional network with fellow mathematics educators.
Sloan Despeaux, mathematics program director, and Nathan Borchelt, mathematics education program director, fou
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UAlbany Joins $10 Million Effort to Map RNA Modifications in the Human Body
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Joins $10 Million Effort to Map RNA Modifications in the Human Body
By Erin Frick
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 29, 2026) -- Our cells contain more molecular eccentricities than we can currently count, let alone fully understand. Many of these anomalies arise in a type of molecule called ribonucleic acid, better known as RNA. Its job is to act as a "messenger" that tells cells how to operate, shaping health
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UC Merced Soccer Teams, in Their First Eligible Year, Qualify for CCAA Tourney
MERCED, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news:
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UC Merced Soccer Teams, in Their First Eligible Year, Qualify for CCAA Tourney
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The UC Merced men's and women's soccer teams have qualified for the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament in their first eligible year. The winner of the CCAA Tournament earns an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
Fourth-seeded UC Merced women's soccer (10-2-5, 7-2-4) will host fifth-s
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University of Hawaii Sea Grant TV Series Wins Emmy
MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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Hawaii Sea Grant TV series wins Emmy
Oct 30, 2026
Most people will never visit Papahanaumokuakea. But an Emmy-winning episode of the University of Hawaii's Voice of the Sea takes viewers to the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, where crews tackle massive amounts of plastic pollution.
That story earned the series, produced by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, a regio
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University of Michigan: It's Not (Just) the Heat, It's the Humidity - Examining the Impact of Intensifying Humid Heat on Pregnancies
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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It's not (just) the heat, it's the humidity: Examining the impact of intensifying humid heat on pregnancies
October 30, 2026
New research led by the University of Michigan contains valuable insights for public health officials and communities in Nigeria as they navigate pregnancies through increasing heat and humidity.
The research team focused on Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa
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USC and Ohio State: Partners in Addressing Critical Research Issues
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 31 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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USC and Ohio State: Partners in addressing critical research issues
As fans prepare to watch the Trojans and Buckeyes battle on the football field on Saturday, researchers at both schools collaborate on lifesaving research.
October 30, 2026 By Chinyere Cindy Amobi
From advancements in the treatment of acute pancreatitis to innovative research designs to better understand addiction acro
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Vice Provost Elise Cappella Named Willner Family Professor in Psychology and Public Policy
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news:
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Vice Provost Elise Cappella Named Willner Family Professor in Psychology and Public Policy
October 29, 2026
Cappella's research seeks to enable more educational settings to support positive development for students with diverse strengths and needs.
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Elise Cappella, vice provost for university-wide initiatives and graduate education at NYU and professo
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Women Behind Bars Are Not Collateral Damage: HHS Closes Biden-Era Disability Law Loophole Threatening Women's Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted posted the following news release:
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Women Behind Bars Are Not Collateral Damage: HHS Closes Biden-Era Disability Law Loophole Threatening Women's Safety
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Women behind bars have no choice in where they live: they depend on the state to ensure their privacy, safety, and dignity are not in question, even as they complete their sentences.
Yet for years, the federal government advanced an
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, and Pedophiles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, and Pedophiles
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Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS has been empowered to enforce our nation's laws and make American safe again
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens across the country, including those convicted for heinous crimes suc
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