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'Come here to launch': Q&A with Toby Stuart on UC Berkeley Haas entrepreneurship in the AI era

BERKELEY, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * 'Come here to launch': Q&A with Toby Stuart on UC Berkeley Haas entrepreneurship in the AI era * Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact A 14-person company worth $10 billion? Startups with no managers and no plans to hire them--only individual contributors and A more

2025 Boat Registrations Report Highlights Regional Shifts and Areas of Growth

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Boat Registrations Report Highlights Regional Shifts and Areas of Growth * The 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Boat Registrations Report is now available for member download. The report covers total boat registrations by use and region. The U.S. had 15.2 million recreational boats in use in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024. Register more

ACLU Presents Evidence of Racial Bias in Riverside County's Use of the Death Penalty

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Presents Evidence of Racial Bias in Riverside County's Use of the Death Penalty * RIVERSIDE - The ACLU and ACLU of Southern California presented expert testimony last week proving that Black and Latine defendants are far more likely more

AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with nearly $5 Million from USDA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with nearly $5 Million from USDA * Farmer-led trials will test how biochar combined with other soil health practices can improve farm profitability, water resilience and overall soil health (Washington, DC) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding Ame more

Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Repealing Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Standards

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30th, 2026 Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean more

Allison Institute convenes leading scientists and clinicians for fourth annual scientific symposium on frontiers of immunotherapy

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Allison Institute convenes leading scientists and clinicians for fourth annual scientific symposium on frontiers of immunotherapy * * Annual meeting focused on immune set points andthe regulatory mechanisms shaping the next generation of cancer immunotherapies * Symposium featured a panel discussion with five Nobel laureates moderated by TIME Senior Health Correspondent Alice more

American Heart Association: Energy drinks, stimulant products linked to cardiac arrest, heart attack in young adults

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Energy drinks, stimulant products linked to cardiac arrest, heart attack in young adults * Research Highlights: * In a review of more than 28,000 adverse-event reports to the FDA over eight years, 2017-2025, caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to serious heart conditions far more often than other products. * Products containing caffeine or oth more

American Heart Association: Hypertension or diabetes before pregnancy linked to higher risk of fetal heart defects

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Hypertension or diabetes before pregnancy linked to higher risk of fetal heart defects * Research Highlights: * An analysis of health data for more than 44 million births in the U.S. found that pregnant women with pre-existing high blood pressure before pregnancy or high blood pressure diagnosed prior to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, known as chronic hypertension, were more

American Medical Association: Building better stroke care in rural communities

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Building better stroke care in rural communities * The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) men's basketball team earned legendary status in the 1960s and 1970s when it won seven consecutive national championships and 10 in the span of 12 years. No men's program has ever won more than two straight titles since then. John Wooden, the team's hall-of-fame coach kno more

American Medical Association: Making advocacy fit across 4 years of medical school

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Making advocacy fit across 4 years of medical school * Medical student advocacy does not need to be confined to one season of training. Still, making healthcare policy work part of a busy medical school experience requires planning. During a recent session at the AMA Advocacy in Action Workshop--an annual event that equips medical students with the skills and knowledge more

Ansari Leads Bipartisan Effort in Demanding Answers on Care and Resettlement of Afghan Women and Children in Qatar

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Leads Bipartisan Effort in Demanding Answers on Care and Resettlement of Afghan Women and Children in Qatar * WASHINGTON - Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Don Bacon (NE-02) recently led a bipartisan effort calling on the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to provide urgent answers regarding the conditions and future resettlement plans for Afghan allies a more

Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, MD, named director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, MD, named director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center * The medical oncologist has led the early-phase clinical trials program at USC Norris and helped advance treatments for liver cancer. Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, MD, has been appointed director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, effective November 1st, 2026. more

APHA Names U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders as Legislator of the Year

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA Names U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders as Legislator of the Year * The American Public Health Association is pleased to honor Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, with the 2026 APHA Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award for revealing recent Trump administration efforts to undermine preventive public health measures. Sanders exposed emails that sho more

Apple reports fourth quarter results

CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple reports fourth quarter results * September quarter records for total company revenue, iPhone revenue, and EPS Services revenue reaches new all-time high Services revenue reaches new all-time high CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended Septe more

Arizona Western College: Susanna Zambrano Lands Spot in HACU Leadership Academy

YUMA, Arizona, Nov. 2 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Susanna Zambrano lands spot in HACU Leadership Academy 12-month program provides intensive higher education training with emphasis on Hispanic-serving institutions - Yuma, Ariz. (November 2, 2026) - Susanna Zambrano, Arizona Western College Dean of Regional Centers and Adult Education, has been accepted as a fellow in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Academy. The 12-month more

As Navy chaplain, Eliseo Morales Jr., MDiv '16, is prepared to serve anybody -- including astronauts

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary posted the following news: * * * As Navy chaplain, Eliseo Morales Jr., MDiv '16, is prepared to serve anybody -- including astronauts * Reid Wiseman had never met him and would never know his name. But after the Artemis II commander splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10 and was flown to the USS John P. Murtha, he asked the ship's senior medical officer to send for the chaplain. "I'm not really a religious person, b more

Ashurst Perkins Coie and nine IP lawyers recognized in inaugural WTR Copyright 1000 Rankings

SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie and nine IP lawyers recognized in inaugural WTR Copyright 1000 Rankings * SEATTLE (November 2, 2026)--Ashurst Perkins Coie is pleased to announce nine lawyers in its Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising practice have been recognized by World Trademark Review in its inaugural Copyright 1000 2026 rankings. The 2026 guide identifies the world's more

Asian caricatures persist in musicals, scholar argues

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * Asian caricatures persist in musicals, scholar argues * Donatella Galella grew up in New York City, where she loved seeing plays and musicals. "It was amazing," she said. "I miss having theater so accessible." An associate professor of theatre, film, and digital production at UC Riverside, Galella recalls attending as many as 100 performances a year when she was a graduate studen more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Letter Opposing Trump's Attack on Private Schools' Tax-Exempt Status Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Letter Opposing Trump's Attack on Private Schools' Tax-Exempt Status Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rule that would revoke tax-exempt status for thousands of more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Burea more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Eliminate Climate Pollution Limits on Power Plants

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Eliminate Climate Pollution Limits on Power Plants * Trump is making pollution great again (and again, and again...) OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 27 states, counties, and cities in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) supplemental proposal more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Fourth Legal Victory as U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Final Blow to Trump Administration's Emergency Court Efforts to Disrupt California Elections

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Fourth Legal Victory as U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Final Blow to Trump Administration's Emergency Court Efforts to Disrupt California Elections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a key legal victory against the Trump Administration's efforts to interfere in California's elections, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected t more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Federal Rollback of Anti-Money Laundering Law

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Federal Rollback of Anti-Money Laundering Law * Treasury's new rule exempts more than 99% of companies from a bipartisan law that helps police follow drug money Monday, November 2, 2026 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 20 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Treasury Department from gutting the Co more

Barnes & Noble Brings a New Bookstore to Alexandria, VA

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Nov. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Brings a New Bookstore to Alexandria, VA * Author Bsrat Mezghebe to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 Alexandria, VA - October 28th, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Alexandria, VA bookstore on We more

Barnes & Noble Opens in Middletown, NY

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Nov. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens in Middletown, NY * Author Mary Beth Keane to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 Middletown, NY - October 28th, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Middletown, NY bookstore on Wednesday, Novembe more

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Goodwin as a "National Player" in Key Industries

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Goodwin as a "National Player" in Key Industries * Benchmark Litigation 2027 ranked 33 Goodwin lawyers and multiple specialties across the firm's Trials, Investigations & Litigation practice. The annual guide recognizes the United States' leading litigation firms and lawyers. It called Goodwin "a national player in several key markets and in more

Benedictine Professors Speak at Catholic Social Science Conference

ATCHISON, Kansas, Nov. 2 -- Benedictine College posted the following news: * * * Benedictine Professors Speak at Catholic Social Science Conference * Two Benedictine College professors participated in the recent 34th Annual Conference of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists (SCSS) at John Carroll University in Ohio. Mike Parrott, Assistant Professor in the School of Business, and Lucia Luzondo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, presented at the conferen more

Beyond Unprecedented: The Post-Pandemic Economy--Season 6

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Beyond Unprecedented: The Post-Pandemic Economy--Season 6 * Professors and co-hosts Eric Talley and Dorothy S. Lund return for a sixth season of Columbia Law School's popular podcast on law and the economy, joined by experts who explain how changes in the economy, technology, and politics continue to challenge the legal and business environment. The co-hosts kick off season six with Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz p more

Blaming Tariffs Won't Fix the Cost-of-Living Crisis

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * Blaming Tariffs Won't Fix the Cost-of-Living Crisis * Since September, there have been at least six surveys showing a general disagreement with the Trump administration's tariff policy. The main takeaways are that the public is against the recent, new tariff impositions on Canada - and that tariffs are contributing to the rising cost of living. That these new polls are more

Cal State LA and Germany's OFFIS Launch International Partnership on AI and Critical Infrastructure Resilience

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA and Germany's OFFIS launch international partnership on AI and critical infrastructure resilience New collaboration strengthens research, student opportunities, and global engagement. November 02, 2026 Cal State LA and OFFIS Institute for Information Technology in Oldenburg, Germany, have established a new research and academic partnership focused on artificial intelligence, more

Cal. State-San Bernardino: Educational Leadership Summit Focuses on Workforce Development, Partnerships

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 3 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Educational Leadership Summit focuses on workforce development, partnerships CSUSB's 2026 Educational Leadership Summit, set for Nov. 17, will bring educators, advocates and community partners together to strengthen California's education workforce through collaboration and innovation. November 2, 2026 Cal State San Bernardino will host the 2026 Educational Leadership Sum more

California Guard, Nigerian state partners improve air-to-ground integration

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * California Guard, Nigerian state partners improve air-to-ground integration * VICENZA, Italy - California National Guard members worked alongside Armed Forces of Nigeria partners during an engagement in Abuja, Nigeria, Aug. 15-22, integrating the California Military Department into the AFN's ongoing air-to-ground integration effort more

Campaign Legal Center, Justice Connection File Three Briefs Challenging Trump Administration Intimidation and Election Interference

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Campaign Legal Center, Justice Connection File Three Briefs Challenging Trump Administration Intimidation and Election Interference * WASHINGTON -- Justice Connection -- represented by the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center (CLC) -- has filed three amicus briefs over the last several days to ensure voters are protected from state-sponsored voter intimidation efforts through Election more

Campus Climate Survey Results Offer Valuable Insight on Pomona College Experience

CLAREMONT, California, Nov. 2 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Campus Climate Survey Results Offer Valuable Insight on Pomona College Experience * A high percentage of Pomona College students, staff and faculty feel comfortable with the climate on campus and perceive Pomona to be friendly, welcoming, safe, collaborative, caring and respectful, according to the results of an anonymous campuswide survey administered earlier this year. The climate survey, however, also identif more

Can AI strengthen the soul of medicine?

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Can AI strengthen the soul of medicine? * This column is part of a series of firsthand physician accounts that detail how AMA Health System Member Programs are moving medicine to support patient health and the medical profession. The soul of medicine lives in the moments when patients feel known, physicians and other health professionals feel present, and healing is roo more

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Oct. 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Oct. 30, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog group more

CHANCELL-ING: Honoring and Supporting Our Student Veterans

DAVIS, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * CHANCELL-ING: Honoring and Supporting Our Student Veterans * As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, our annual "yellow ribbons on the Quad" recognizes the sacrifice and service of our student veterans, along with staff and faculty who have served or are still active in the military. We'll be adorning trees in the heart of our campus with yellow ribbons. Veterans Day is also a time when I more

Chatbots Are Helping to Reclaim an Endangered Filipino Language

FULLERTON, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * Chatbots Are Helping to Reclaim an Endangered Filipino Language * Carlos Yebra Lopez is building digital infrastructure for endangered and less documented languages. Previously, the assistant professor of Spanish Linguistics at CSUF specialized in Ladino, a rare language passed down by the ancestors of Jews who were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century. Most rec more

CIRQ Announces Global ISO 20252 Certification for PureSpectrum

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * CIRQ Announces Global ISO 20252 Certification for PureSpectrum * CIRQ, an accredited International Standards Organization (ISO) audit and certification body that is a subsidiary of the Insights Association, has announced that PureSpectrum has achieved company-wide, global certification to ISO 20252:2019--Market, opinion and social research, including insights and data analytics. The latest a more

Communicating the importance of credit union champions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Communicating the importance of credit union champions * Tuesday's midterm elections culminate more than a year of work to elect a pro-credit union 120th Congress. Supporting credit union champions nationwide is a long-standing priority for America's Credit Unions and its League and credit union partners, and this year's near-record monetary investment was bolstered by direct engagem more

Congressman Menefee Hosts Election Security Discussion with Rep. Joe Morelle, Outlines Efforts to Protect Voters Ahead of Election Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Christian D. Menefee, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Menefee Hosts Election Security Discussion with Rep. Joe Morelle, Outlines Efforts to Protect Voters Ahead of Election Day October 28, 2026 HOUSTON, TX -- Congressman Christian D. Menefee (TX-18) hosted a virtual discussion Tuesday evening with Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, to address concerns among Houston voters about elec more

Court denies district's motion to end Mountain View lawsuit

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Court denies district's motion to end Mountain View lawsuit * In a lawsuit over alleged censorship of a student newspaper's reporting on sexual harassment at Mountain View High School, a state court judge has rejected the district's bid to end the case. Now, it heads to trial starting Nov. 23. Former Oracle adviser Carla Gomez and student journalists Hanna Olson and Hayes Dueno more

CSUN's Nazarian College Receives Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant to Prepare Students for Fintech Careers

NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * CSUN's Nazarian College Receives Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant to Prepare Students for Fintech Careers * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge and California State University, Los Angeles have jointly received a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare more

Culver-Stockton Announces Partnership with 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee

CANTON, Missouri, Nov. 2 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Culver-Stockton Announces Partnership with 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee * CANTON, Mo. -- As part of its commitment to supporting students and promoting literacy in rural northeast Missouri and west central Illinois, Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) has become an official regional partner for the 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee. This partnership gives local students and schools the opportunity to parti more

Dan Driscoll joins OpenAI

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * Dan Driscoll joins OpenAI * OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization Dan Driscoll will join OpenAI as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization, working with senior leadership and external partners to advise on how advanced AI can strengthen national and cyber securi more

David E. Olson Honored with Society for Neuroscience Jacob P. Waletzky Award

DAVIS, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * David E. Olson Honored with Society for Neuroscience Jacob P. Waletzky Award * More than 48 million Americans grapple with substance use disorder, according to the Addiction Policy Forum. To help those in need, it's important to understand the mechanisms underlying substance use disorder. Treating drug addiction starts with understanding the brain. For his pioneering work in this area, Da more

Doing the math to find a community at SDSU: Sergio's story

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Doing the math to find a community at SDSU: Sergio's story * After flying solo in high school, he moved to forge connections to thrive in an academically ambitious sphere. As a senior in high school, Sergio Vargas had the goal of passing Advanced Placement Calculus BC and branching out beyond the classroom. He did both, largely on his own. Today, Vargas, a 19-year-old fi more

DOJ's Attempt to Disenfranchise 20,000 California Voters Rejected by the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * DOJ's Attempt to Disenfranchise 20,000 California Voters Rejected by the Supreme Court * WASHINGTON -- Today, following two losses at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a final bid at the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) effort to disenfranchise more than 20,000 California voters failed again. This defeat is part of a legal battle that beg more

DSCC Friday Takeaways: Standing Room Only, Paxton Surrenders the Alamo, Rogers' Selective Hearing, Hinson's House Party, and Beefing With Cindy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 30, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Standing Room Only, Paxton Surrenders the Alamo, Rogers' Selective Hearing, Hinson's House Party, and Beefing with Cindy TGIF. Welcome to the final edition of Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 4 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: pr more

Earlier Valve Replacement Benefits Some Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Earlier Valve Replacement Benefits Some Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis * Clinical Trial Co-Led by Cedars-Sinai Finds Earlier Treatment May Reduce Heart-Failure Events in Certain Patients Patients with moderate aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart's aortic valve, may benefit from undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement more

Eureka and Fortuna nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Eureka and Fortuna nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention * RNs at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital ratify three-year contract on Oct. 30 Registered nurses at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Eureka and Fortuna, California, resp more

Extremist Content Online: Media Group Linked to ISIS Pakistan Province Launches New Online Propaganda Network

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Media Group Linked to ISIS Pakistan Province Launches New Online Propaganda Network * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Praises Attack on Jordan Church * New more

Federal Grants Bring New Opportunities to CSU Students

LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 3 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Federal Grants Bring New Opportunities to CSU Students By Alisia Ruble 11/2/2026 Nineteen awards totaling $70.2 million will help CSU campuses strengthen career readiness, prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce and establish regional workforce pathways. - The California State University has secured 19 federal grants that will bring an estimated $70.2 million to 16 campuses over the next fi more

Federal Register: Legal Services Corporation Announces Intent to Award 2027 Grants to Civil Aid Organizations Nationwide

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Legal Services Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Intent To Award-Grant Awards for the Delivery of Civil Legal Services to Eligible Low-Income Clients Beginning January 1, 2027 The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) hereby announces its intention to award grants to provide effective and efficient delivery of high-quality civil legal services to eligible low-income clients, starting January 1, 2027. Comments are due more

FFRF Rebukes Trump for Turning Presidential Messages Into Christian Sermons

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * November 2, 2026 FFRF rebukes Trump for turning presidential messages into Christian sermons The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out President Trump for using the presidency to promote Christianity and perpetuate the false narrative that the United States is a Christian nation. In two official presidential messages issued just one day apart, Trump celebrated Christian rel more

Fielding and Excelsior Faculty Find Common Ground in Albany

SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 3 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding and Excelsior Faculty Find Common Ground in Albany By Lynn Safranek November 2, 2026 When Fielding program directors and faculty traveled to Albany in early October for two days with their Excelsior University colleagues, they came with open questions and a genuine interest in how the other institution works. Like any two communities getting to know each other from a distance, each had more

Fitness Industry Pioneer Ray Wilson Named to the 2027 HFA Hall of Fame

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * Fitness Industry Pioneer Ray Wilson Named to the 2027 HFA Hall of Fame * The leading health and fitness industry research, analysis and news. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in health and fitness industry trends, research, and expert insights. Entrepreneur and innovator to be honor more

Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA to Reject Nebraska Demonstration Project Restricting Food Purchases

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska Demonstration Project (Docket Number FNA-2026-0463) Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Food Research & Action Center, p more

From 'just a principal' to an aspiring superintendent

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * From 'just a principal' to an aspiring superintendent * In fall 2025, in the final year of her doctoral program at USC Rossier, Rochelle Espitia-Barrios was encouraged by her peers and professors to apply for the USC Rossier Dean's Superintendents Advisory Group Scholarship. At the time, she didn't think she had much of a chance to win the award designed for a more

Global Business Travel Association: Business Travel Sustainability Shows Incremental Progress Despite Challenging Headwinds

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Business Travel Sustainability Shows Incremental Progress Despite Challenging Headwinds, GBTA Foundation Finds * 2026 Sustainability Acceleration Challenge benchmarks 200+ companies globally, with gains in sustainable procurement and decarbonization; 30 companies recognized for leadership in sustainability efforts Companies worldwide continue to make progress in more

Gov. Newsom Sends Letter to Top Federal Judges in California Warning of Potential Election Interference by Trump Administration

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 31, 2026 Governor Newsom sends letter to top federal judges in California warning of potential election interference by Trump administration What you need to know: In recent weeks, the Trump administration has increased the severity of their attacks on election officials and the electoral process, even threatening criminal prosecution for following federal and state law. more

Gov. Newsom: As Federal Immigration Enforcement Intensifies, California Continues Connecting Families to Protections, Deepens New Efforts to Expand Legal Capacity

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 31, 2026 As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, California continues connecting families to protections, deepens new efforts to expand legal capacity What you need to know: California is deepening efforts to expand legal support, including for farmworkers and their families. To date, community partners have connected more than 500,000 Californians with vital support. - more

Gov. Newsom: California Leaders on the U.S. Supreme Court Denying the Trump DOJ's Attempt to Undermine California's Elections, Disenfranchise Voters

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nov 2, 2026 California leaders on the U.S. Supreme Court denying the Trump DOJ's attempt to undermine California's elections, disenfranchise voters What you need to know: After weeks of legal attacks on California's electoral process, and repeatedly losing, the Trump DOJ just lost at the U.S. Supreme Court -- putting to rest their baseless attack. - SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newso more

Gov. Newsom: Trick, Treat or Illegal Product? California Keeps Cracking Down on Dangerous Products Hiding in Plain Sight

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 31, 2026 Trick, treat or illegal product? California keeps cracking down on dangerous products hiding in plain sight What you need to know: This Halloween, Governor Newsom is reminding bad actors that a dangerous or illegal product doesn't become safe--or legal--just because it's dressed up as candy, a colorful beverage or a wellness supplement. - SACRAMENTO - A colorful package more

Governor Newsom Celebrates "Coolest Thing Made in California" Awardees

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nov 2, 2026 Governor Newsom celebrates "Coolest Thing Made in California" awardees What you need to know: Showcasing California's leadership in manufacturing and innovation, Governor Newsom today celebrated Stratolaunch's Talon-A and Phenix Technology's First Due Fire Helmet as the "Coolest Thing Made in California." - SACRAMENTO -- Governor Newsom today highlighted California's unma more

Governor Newsom Highlights California's Work to Deliver a Free and Fair Election Tomorrow

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nov 2, 2026 Governor Newsom highlights California's work to deliver a free and fair election tomorrow; defend democracy from ongoing and anticipated attacks What you need to know: Throughout the year, Governor Newsom in partnership with the Legislature, has worked to safeguard California's electoral process from potential meddling, including creating new felonies for attempted election more

Governor Newsom Proposes Historic $1 Billion California Film and Television Tax Credit - Building on the Nation's Most Generous Capped Credit

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nov 2, 2026 Governor Newsom proposes historic $1 billion California film and television tax credit - building on the nation's most generous capped credit More independent films. More jobs. More projects right here in the Golden State with the nation's largest capped film and TV tax credit. What you need to know: After its successful and historic expansion last year, Governor Gavin New more

Groups Urge Comprehensive Research on Energy Operations in Puerto Rico

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 3 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * November 2, 2026 Groups Urge Comprehensive Research on Energy Operations in Puerto Rico Through an Explanatory Memorial submitted to the Commission on Transportation and Infrastructure, environmental, community and labor groups expose regulatory, environmental, contractual and safety disputes - San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Several environmental, community and labor organizations, represented by lawyers f more

HACU holds the International Plenary of its 40th Annual Conference

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holds the International Plenary of its 40th Annual Conference * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held the International Plenary, "Global Pathways to Graduation: Expanding International Access, Mobility, and Student Success," on Nov. 2, 2026. International Plenary speakers included San Jose State President Cynthia Tenient more

Homecoming Week Celebrates Community Spirit

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov. 2 -- California Lutheran University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Week Celebrates Community Spirit * From festivals and play productions to academic lectures and research presentations, California Lutheran University's Homecoming Week celebrated the university community's foundational value. With graduating classes returning to campus to rejoice alongside current students, supporters and the public, the week's events honored Cal Lutheran's past w more

How Alaska Airlines leans into local at Alaska Lounges

SEATTLE, Nov. 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * How Alaska Airlines leans into local at Alaska Lounges * Travel writer Chris Dong takes readers inside Alaska Lounges, where signature comforts pair with design, food and drinks inspired by each destination. From Portland's forest-inspired space to regional touches in Seattle and Anchorage, each lounge reflects its surroundings while maintaining a distinctl more

Huffman, Raskin, Houlahan Call for Investigation into Military Chaplaincy Amid Hegseth's Religious Extremist Overhaul

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Raskin, Houlahan Call for Investigation into Military Chaplaincy Amid Hegseth's Religious Extremist Overhaul * 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 more

IIDA Announces Winners of Fourth Annual WestEdge Design Fair Product and Booth Awards

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] -- The International Interior Design Association posted the following news release: * * * IIDA Announces Winners of Fourth Annual WestEdge Design Fair Product and Booth Awards * CHICAGO -- The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is honored to announce the winners of this year's IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Product Awards and IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Booth Awards. Winners of the Product Awards are recognized for excellence in aesthetic more

Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges Census Bureau to Pause 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes Over Native Data and Consultation Concerns

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 28, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, I more

Introducing the Grid Protectors Program

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * Introducing the Grid Protectors Program * Launching a national program to help our future compute campuses support reliable, affordable electricity. Today we're launching the Grid Protectors Program, a national effort to support affordable, reliable electricity for families and businesses in the communities where we buil more

Issues Dear Democratic Colleagues on Bid for Democratic Leadership on House Agriculture Committee - 120th Congress

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following Dear Democratic Colleagues on bid for democratic leadership on the House Agriculture Committee - 120th Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 29, 2026 Dear Democratic Colleagues, As we prepare for the 120th Congress, I respectfully ask for your support to lead Democrats on the Committee on Agriculture. The communities I represent in California's San Joaquin Valley help feed the country. T more

Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college * MIT was founded on the idea that people learn best by doing. For nearly 25 years, the Lemelson-MIT Program in the MIT School of Engineering has carried that idea into K-12 classrooms across the country, helping teachers guide students as they find real problems and invent solutions to them. Now the more

Lofgren Secures Over $54 Million for Pajaro River Flood Protection As El Nino Is Expected to Strengthen

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren Secures Over $54 Million for Pajaro River Flood Protection As El Nino Is Expected to Strengthen * WATSONVILLE, CA -- Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) delivered a $54,830,000 check for the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project, one of her 13 community projects she submitted for the Fiscal Year 2026 congressional appropriations cycle. This is the largest single community project more

Naming 'Global Racism' as an opportunity for humanity: A book Q&A with Anna Spain Bradley

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Naming 'Global Racism' as an opportunity for humanity: A book Q&A with Anna Spain Bradley * For two decades, UCLA School of Law professor Anna Spain Bradley has sought to promote peace and human rights through international law as a scholar, attorney, and leader. In 2024, she was appointed by President Biden to the World Bank-ICSID Panel of Conciliators. In 2021, the more

NASA Voyager mission project scientist to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Nov. 10

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * NASA Voyager mission project scientist to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Nov. 10 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Nov. 2, 2026 - Nearly a half century ago, NASA broke ground by reaching for the stars and beyond with its first Voyager missions when Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched to explore Jupiter and Saturn. Since then, the two spacecraft have become the furthest-traveling, human-made objects more

National Cotton Ginners Association Warns EPA PM2.5 Standard Change Could Trigger New Nonattainment Areas

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 28, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N Washington, DC 20460 Re: RIN 2060-AA33 - Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQ) (Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024- 0078) The National Cotton Ginners more

Native American Heritage Month at CSUN: Honoring Culture, Community and Connection

NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * Native American Heritage Month at CSUN: Honoring Culture, Community and Connection * Each November, CSUN celebrates Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples while creating opportunities for the campus community to learn from and engage with Indigenous voices and traditions. CSUN is located on th more

Nearly 130 years later, Rice sociologist finds new way to measure WEB Du Bois' double consciousness

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 130 years later, Rice sociologist finds new way to measure WEB Du Bois' double consciousness * For nearly 130 years, scholars have drawn on W.E.B. Du Bois' theory of "double consciousness" to explain how Black Americans navigate their identities in a society shaped by white supremacy. But researchers have struggled to measure those experiences. Now, Rice University sociologist Tony Brown and his collab more

Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Nevada's Fuel Supply and Protect Consumers from Price Hikes and Disruptions

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Nevada's Fuel Supply and Protect Consumers from Price Hikes and Disruptions * CARSON CITY, Nev - The Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee announced a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the state's fuel supply, reducing dependence on California, and protecting Nevada consumers and businesses from supply disruptio more

New $15M Department of Energy Genesis Award Will Use AI to Decode the Shape of RNA

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New $15M Department of Energy Genesis Award Will Use AI to Decode the Shape of RNA * Researchers will build a catalog of never-before-seen RNA structures Growth of the U.S. bioeconomy is vital to American prosperity and energy independence, and its future relies on the ability to engineer microbes and crops with predictable, desirable traits. Current models do not reliably predict more

New strategy identified for treating lupus

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * New strategy identified for treating lupus * Researchers at the University of California, Riverside and City of Hope have identified a new strategy for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues. By targeting an imbalance in receptors for the hormone prolactin in disease-causing immune cells, the t more

No Bailout Blackmail: PG&E Is Crying Wolf Over $2 Billion in Spending Delays, Says Consumer Watchdog

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * No Bailout Blackmail: PG&E Is Crying Wolf Over $2 Billion in Spending Delays, Says Consumer Watchdog * Sacramento, CA -- PG&E's threat to delay $2 billion in infrastructure investments, including electricity connections for 25,000 customers, amounts to bailout blackmail aimed at pressuring California lawmakers to weaken wildfire liability laws, Consumer Watchdog said to more

NRL-Developed NEPTUNE Advances Navy Weather Prediction from Global to Tactical Scales

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL-Developed NEPTUNE Advances Navy Weather Prediction from Global to Tactical Scales * Washington D.C. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory-developed Navy Environmental Prediction sysTem Utilizing a Nonhydrostatic Engine, known as NEPTUNE, is poised to become an operational Navy weather prediction capability, providing improved environmental forecasts to support naval operations around the globe. Devel more

Ogletree Deakins Bolsters San Diego Bench, Adding Lara Prodanovich (Besser) as Shareholder

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Bolsters San Diego Bench, Adding Lara Prodanovich (Besser) as Shareholder * SAN DIEGO - November 2, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Lara Prodanovich (Besser) to the firm's San Diego office as a shareholder. Prodanovich joins Ogletree Deakins from Jackson Lewis P.C. more

OMB and OPM Formally Rescind 2025 Guidance on Shutdown RIFs

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OMB and OPM Formally Rescind 2025 Guidance on Shutdown RIFs * The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a joint memorandum on October 23 confirming that three documents directing agencies on reductions in force (RIFs) during a lapse in appropriations have been rescinded i more

OpenAI Introduces LifeVal Evaluation Framework to Benchmark AI on Everyday Errands and Personal Tasks

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * LifeVal * OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. For the more than one billion people who currently use ChatGPT every week, we want to build AI that can help with the practical challenges of everyday life, like finding childcare, accessing government services, creating more

ORBA SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH BLM FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATION

DIAMOND BAR, California, Nov. 2 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * ORBA SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH BLM FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATION * -- MOU sets the stage for productive public-private partnership -- WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 2, 2026) - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Off-Road more

Peters Urges Trump Admin to Cancel Mass Deportation Flights to Afghanistan and Iran

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges Trump Admin to Cancel Mass Deportation Flights to Afghanistan and Iran * "We are extremely concerned that sending vulnerable people who sought safety in the U.S. to Afghanistan or Iran will result in their persecution, torture, or even death." San Diego, CA. -- Today, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) led 65 bicameral Members of Congress on a letter to Secretary of State Marco more

Physician assistant student builds skills in service

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 2 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * Physician assistant student builds skills in service * RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2026) -- Whether mentoring aspiring healthcare students or providing medical care on the streets of Pomona, Raymond Carrillo Ceja has made service an important aspect of his time at California Baptist University. The physician assistant studies student traces that commitment back to the example set by his parents. B more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers From Secretary Marco Rubio After U.S. Allegedly Helps Flavio Bolsonaro Flee Brazil

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * November 02, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Secretary Marco Rubio After U.S. Allegedly Helps Flavio Bolsonaro Flee Brazil Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio after th more

Reason Foundation: Massachusetts Ballot Question 8 Seeks to Reverse Marijuana Legalization

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 3 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Massachusetts Ballot Question 8 seeks to reverse marijuana legalization Question 8 on the state's Nov. 3 ballot would repeal provisions of the 2016 cannabis legalization, ending legal adult-use sales and criminalizing home grows. Hanna Liebman Dershowitz Senior Fellow Michelle Minton Managing Director November 2, 2026 Massachusetts is considering a measure to reverse legalization, regulation, and t more

Reason Foundation: Personalized Pricing Benefits Consumers When Markets Function Well

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 3 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Personalized pricing benefits consumers when markets function well Depending on how and where it is employed, personalized pricing has the potential to enhance competition and consumer welfare. Max Gulker Managing Director November 2, 2026 Computing technology has changed the way firms set prices, with data and calculations replacing guesswork and rules of thumb in many industries. The continued evol more

Remembering Dolores Huerta: A Champion for Justice and a Friend to CSUN

NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release: * * * Remembering Dolores Huerta: A Champion for Justice and a Friend to CSUN * Trailblazing labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and inspired generations to fight for social justice, had a decades-long relationship with California State University, Northridge. She visited campus and spoke with students, and her life's wor more

Rep. Garcia, Co-signers Issue Letter to Commerce Deputy Under Secretary Cook

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to George M. Cook, deputy under secretary of Commerce and director of the Census Bureau: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 30, 2026 Mr. George M. Cook Deputy Under Secretary, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Director U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC more

Rep. Huffman Issues Letter to Senate, House Appropriations Committee Chairmen, Vice Chair, Ranking Members

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee leaders: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 29, 2026 The Honorable Susan Collins Chair Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Patty Murray Vice Chair Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20515 - The H more

Rep. Obernolte Demands Answers on Medi-Cal Oversight

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Obernolte Demands Answers on Medi-Cal Oversight * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led members of the California delegation in sending a letter to California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Director Michelle Baass expressing concerns over the department's oversight of the Medi-Cal program following a recent report from the California State Auditor identif more

Reps Peters, Vargas, Levin, and Jacobs Back San Diego County Registrar of Voters Amid Trump Admin Probe for Voter Data

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Peters, Vargas, Levin, and Jacobs Back San Diego County Registrar of Voters Amid Trump Admin Probe for Voter Data * San Diego, CA -- Today, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) led members of the San Diego Congressional delegation, Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51), in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche amid the Department of Justi more

Reps. Raskin, Garcia Issue Letter to President Trump on Use of AI Chatbots in Foreign Policy, Military Decision-Making

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to President Trump on the use of artificial intelligence chatbots in foreign policy and military decision-making: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 28, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White H more

Researchers Identify Connection Between Pulmonary Hypertension and Cognitive Impairment

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Researchers Identify Connection Between Pulmonary Hypertension and Cognitive Impairment * University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline. The new study, published Nov. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, links specific brain abnormalities in pulmonary hypertension to more

Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: [Category: BizComputer Technology] * * * Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties * We're raising rewards in OpenAI's Security Bug Bounty program to further encourage independent researchers to pursue vulnerabilities in OpenAI software that our testing may have missed. We're also introducing new incentives for researchers to earn more for higher quality vul more

RNA-Protein Interactions Reveal New Coronavirus Drug Targets

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * RNA-Protein Interactions Reveal New Coronavirus Drug Targets * UC researchers identify viral processes key to broader coronavirus treatments Key Takeaways * Coronaviruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19 evolve rapidly, which makes it easier to evade treatment. * Researchers analyzed interactions between RNA and proteins within coronaviruses, revealing new treatment targ more

SanctionFlow Founder Sonmez: FinCEN Proposed A7 Network Funds Transfer Ban Should Clarify CVC Return Handling and Publish Sub-Agent Addresses

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Osman Sonmez Founder and Project Lead, SanctionFlow Irvine, California October 31, 2026 Policy Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network U.S. Department of the Treasury P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 Re: Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0265; RIN 1506-AB77; Proposal of Special Measure Prohibiting the Transmittal of Funds Re more

Scaling Git at OpenAI

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * Scaling Git at OpenAI * Building agentic-scale scale source control while investing in the Git ecosystem. Over the past year, the size and demands on our monorepo have increased at a staggering pace. It was clear that we needed to revamp our source control system to scale to the level of concurrent work that Codex makes more

Secretary-General Appoints Jean P. Bernardini of Brazil United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Jean P. Bernardini of Brazil United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Jean P. Bernardini of Brazil as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay, with the host Government's approval. He took up his post on 1 November. Mr. Bernardini has performed various functions across the United Nations system over the l more

Spartan Bus Tour travels throughout southern Michigan to share, listen and learn

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Bus Tour travels throughout southern Michigan to share, listen and learn * From bustling manufacturing facilities and family farms to historic landmarks and the shores of Michigan's Great Lakes, the Spartan Bus Tour offered a firsthand look at the people and partnerships making a difference across southern Michigan. Over three days, 60 Michigan State University faculty and leaders traveled 5 more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Facades of Youth Engagement in Sisi's Egypt

STANFORD, California, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * November 2, 2026 Facades of Youth Engagement in Sisi's Egypt Hesham Sallam (2026). "Youth and the Reinvention of State-managed Politics in Sisi's Egypt." In The I.B. Tauris Handbook of Authoritarianism in the Arab World (Ed. Dana El Kurd), pp. 76-87. View Publication (https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/encyclopedia-chapter?docid=b-9780755655380 more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Praise Outperforms Shaming in Hungary's Democratic Struggle

STANFORD, California, Nov. 3 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * November 2, 2026 Praise Outperforms Shaming in Hungary's Democratic Struggle Research by Benjamin Yoel, based on two survey experiments with more than 4,300 respondents, finds that backing an opposition movement increases public approval more than criticizing the government does. Nensi Hayotsyan In Brief * Benjamin Yoel's survey experiments in Hungary, w more

Statement: Protect Our Care's Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now Bus Went Coast to Coast to Put Republicans on Blast for Their Health Care Wreckage

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Protect Our Care's Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now Bus Went Coast to Coast to Put Republicans on Blast for Their Health Care Wreckage November 2, 2026 Events Included Over 60 Elected and Appointed Officials and Dozens of Health Advocates and Storytellers - Washington, D.C. -- Over the last four weeks, Protect Our Care's "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" nearly 8,000-mile bus tour, Care Force One made 34 sto more

Strengthening Technology Leadership Across UC Davis

DAVIS, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Strengthening Technology Leadership Across UC Davis * Dear UC Davis community: Technology is increasingly central to our university, from teaching, learning and research to administrative operations and the everyday experience of our students, faculty and staff. As technology continues to evolve and transform higher education, we need a strategic vision for digital innovation and technolo more

Subtype-specific mutations drive relapse risk in most common childhood leukemia

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Subtype-specific mutations drive relapse risk in most common childhood leukemia * Some cases of the most common childhood cancer, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), return after treatment -- and genetic changes present from the start may help explain why. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Seattle Children's Hospital, in collabora more

Supreme Court Stops DOJ from Blocking Mail Ballots after NAACP Intervened

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Stops DOJ from Blocking Mail Ballots after NAACP Intervened * Contacts: NAACP, Chyna Fields: cfields@naacpnet.org Campaign Legal Center: media@campaignlegalcenter.org LULAC, David Cruz: davidcruz@lulac.org Democracy Defenders Fund: press@democracydefenders.org WASHINGTON -- Today, following two losses at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a final bid at the U.S. more

Tenn. Economic Dept.: Human Side of Foreign Direct Investment

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 3 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * The Human Side of Foreign Direct Investment November 2, 2026 By Virginia Crowley, TNECD Director of Business Development, Italy and Spain Behind every foreign direct investment decision are people. Companies may evaluate markets based on workforce, infrastructure, taxes and access to customers. But when they are considering international expansion, they are also d more

The deadly poison that changed medicine; History Professor Matt O'Hara will read from The Flying Death at Bookshop Santa Cruz on November 9

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * The deadly poison that changed medicine; History Professor Matt O'Hara will read from The Flying Death at Bookshop Santa Cruz on November 9 * In The Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, And The Quest For A Miracle Medicine In The Amazon, UC Santa Cruz History Professor and Cowell/Stevenson Provost Matt O'Hara tells a complex but fast-moving story, in which scientific breakthroughs emer more

The Philosophy of Making a Difference: Professor Alex Madva Receives Provost Award

POMONA, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * The Philosophy of Making a Difference: Professor Alex Madva Receives Provost Award * Teaching is often thought of as the simple act of passing information from professor to student. For Philosophy Professor Alex Madva, however, the real challenge lies in creating an environment where students are excited and prepared to think, question and criticall more

Tucson restaurateur wins challenge to Arizona's cage-free egg rule

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tucson restaurateur wins challenge to Arizona's cage-free egg rule * Phoenix, Arizona; November 2, 2026: An Arizona court just handed a victory to a Tucson restaurant owner, striking down an Arizona Department of Agriculture rule that would have banned the production and sale of eggs from conventionally housed hens and raised egg costs for businesses and families acro more

Two generations of AAJA members grow endowment to $5 million

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Two generations of AAJA members grow endowment to $5 million * Washington, D.C. - Nov. 2, 2026 - The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce that our endowment has reached $5 million, completing the Futures Fund, a campaign launched in 2024 to grow the fund. AAJA raised $3 million from 422 individual donors and foundations, c more

UC Davis Experts for 2026 Midterm Elections

DAVIS, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Experts for 2026 Midterm Elections * The University of California, Davis, has a number of experts in political science, law, communication, history and other areas who can address issues in the 2026 midterm elections. In addition to statewide candidates, California voters will decide on 17 ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election. History, political movements, parties Jim Adams, p more

UC Davis Law: Professors Perez and Johnson Remember Dolores Huerta

DAVIS, California, Nov. 3 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professors Perez and Johnson Remember Dolores Huerta November 01, 2026 Professor Amagda Perez and Professor Emeritus Kevin R. Johnson were quoted in an Oct. 30 UC Davis News article, "UC Davis Community Remembers Dolores Huerta." After Huerta's death on Oct. 28, Perez recalled when she first met Huerta as an undergrad at UC Davis and how it influenced her career of advocacy. Perez more

UC Davis Law: Wall Street Journal Spotlights Professor Shanske, Fellow Architects of Billionaire Tax

DAVIS, California, Nov. 3 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Wall Street Journal Spotlights Professor Shanske, Fellow Architects of Billionaire Tax November 02, 2026 On Oct. 29, the Wall Street Journal profiled "The Four Academics Who Dreamed Up California's Wealth Tax," including Professor Darien Shanske. Shanske drafted Proposition 40, the Billionaire Tax Act, with UC Berkeley economics Professor Emmanuel Saez and law Professor Brian Gall more

UC San Diego Launches AI-Driven Chip Design Research Initiative Supported By Qualcomm Technologies

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Launches AI-Driven Chip Design Research Initiative Supported By Qualcomm Technologies * Gift supports new initiative between industry and academia to rethink how next-generation computing systems and systems-on-chips are designed As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, researchers are increasingly - and recursively - turning to AI to help sol more

UCLA Ziman Center becomes an institute after 25 years of growth

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Ziman Center becomes an institute after 25 years of growth * Twenty-five years after its founding, UCLA's Ziman Center for Real Estate has entered a new chapter as the UCLA Richard S. Ziman Institute for Real Estate and Urban Economics. Based at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, the newly designated institute reflects a growing mission that reaches across campus more

UD Research, Technical Expertise Critical to Automaker's Leap in Affordable EVs That Provide Consumer Cost Savings

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 31 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Real-world impact Article by Karen Roberts October 30, 2026 UD research, technical expertise critical to automaker's leap in affordable EVs that provide consumer cost savings - Ford Motor Company has announced plans to implement bidirectional power in a new mid-size electric vehicle (EV) truck in 2027. This will be the first EV from a U.S. automaker with an MSRP below $30,000 that does not need more

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: September and October

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Newsmakers 2026: September and October * Halloween crept up on us like a good ol' fashion jump scare. And now it's gone just as suddenly, leaving us with Standard Time and another edition of Newsmakers. Are manufacturers upset about how much AI is helping customers repair products? Can you eat sprouted potatoes? What can hotels really do about noise complaints? Why is Las Vegas affec more

USA Rice Brings American Pit Stop Flavors to the Singapore Grand Prix Season

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Brings American Pit Stop Flavors to the Singapore Grand Prix Season * SINGAPORE-Last month, USA Rice Singapore participated in America's Premium Stars and Bites, a U.S. Embassy-led event held in conjunction with Grand Prix Season Singapore. The three-day activation recreated the classic American pit stop with four food trucks helmed by USDA cooperators, including USA Rice, US more

Vet's Animal Welfare and Behavior Program - Putting Passion into Practice

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Vet's Animal Welfare and Behavior Program - Putting Passion into Practice * Cameron Krier Massey worked as a lawyer and Washington, D.C. lobbyist for over 15 years, focusing on policies impacting human health. But after moving to a working farm and raising goats and sheep of her own, she found herself wondering if her professional skills and expertise might be r more

Visiting Human Rights Expert to Present Mikhail Lecture on Nov. 6

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Visiting Human Rights Expert to Present Mikhail Lecture on Nov. 6 * The University of Toledo will host a visiting human rights expert to explore the profound transformation underway across the Middle East in the Maryse and Ramzy Mikhail Memorial Lecture on Friday, Nov. 6. Dr. Asli U. Bali of Yale University will present "Power Without Order: Gaza, Iran and the Remaking of the Middle East" at 5 p.m. in the Law more

Walberg Requests GAO Review of Graduate School Tuition Costs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSida) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Requests GAO Review of Graduate School Tuition Costs WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown requesting a review of how public universities determine tuition and more

Waterloo welcomes inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs

WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov. 2 -- The University of Waterloo posted the following news: * * * Waterloo welcomes inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs * Global research leaders choose Waterloo to advance transformative research that supports Canada's strategic priorities and future prosperity The University of Waterloo is thrilled to welcome internationally recognized researchers through the Government of Canada's Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program, reinforcing Canada's capac more

WLF Urges Federal Court to Enforce FIFRA Preemption Against Artful Pleading in Roundup Cases

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Federal Court to Enforce FIFRA Preemption Against Artful Pleading in Roundup Cases * "Allowing plaintiffs to evade preemption through clever labels would destroy the uniformity Congress demanded under FIFRA." --Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation WASHINGTON, DC--On October 30 Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) urged a federal judge overs more

WTAS: HHS Wins for Women Under President Trump

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: HHS Wins for Women Under President Trump * Table of Contents: HHS Advances Women's Health, Removes Misleading FDA Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy: In November 2025, the FDA initiated the removal of broad "black box" warnings from HRT products for menopause. * Headlines: * Woman's World, links to an external website, opens in a new tab: What FDA Lifting Estrogen Bla more

Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization * MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that it has named Hanna Grene its vice president, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization, effective Nov. 16. Grene will lead the company's newly established Enterprise Growth and Commercialization group. Xcel Energy's capital investment more

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