Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
'CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS,' HOSTED BY LADY A, RETURNS TUESDAY, DEC. 1, AT 9/8c ON ABC, NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU
BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS,' HOSTED BY LADY A, RETURNS TUESDAY, DEC. 1, AT 9/8c ON ABC, NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU
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Seventeenth Annual Holiday Television Special Features Performances by Hosts Lady A, BeBe Winans, Dan + Shay, Debbie Winans, Grace Bowers, Jordan Davis, Lindsey Stirling, Russell Dickerson, Trisha Yearwood and Zach Top
The Country Music Associatio
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'Colaboratoria' to Showcase Performances by CSUN Choreographers
NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 4 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release:
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'Colaboratoria' to Showcase Performances by CSUN Choreographers
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818 677-2130
Dance, by nature, is collaborative -- between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience.
To showcase the artistry and beauty that comes from those collaborations, California State University,
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'DANCING WITH THE STARS' BRINGS THE BIGGEST NAMES AND HITS IN MUSIC TO THE BALLROOM WITH 'GRAMMY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'DANCING WITH THE STARS' BRINGS THE BIGGEST NAMES AND HITS IN MUSIC TO THE BALLROOM WITH 'GRAMMY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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With Special Musical Performances by Brandy and Monica, Maren Morris, and Sheryl Crow
Download Assets HERE
"Grammy Night" - The ballroom turns up the volume as the remaining seven couples celebrate Music's Biggest NightR with showstoppi
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A Blue Wave Means New Challenges and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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A Blue Wave Means New Challenges and Opportunities
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Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats (Alaska is still counting) and a sizeable House majority, but President Trump retains veto power
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A thousand fewer paths to root
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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A thousand fewer paths to root
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We've developed an autonomous vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and patching pipeline. In one run with our cyber model, it validated and generated patches for 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux at an API cost of $1.2 million.
Security research that once required
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ACL Awards $4M to Fund 16 Field-Initiated Research and Development Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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ACL Awards $4M to Fund 16 Field-Initiated Research and Development Projects
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ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $3,991,978 to 16 Field-Initiated Projects in their first year. The purpose of the Field-Initiated Projects program is to develop knowledg
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ACLJ Files 20 Public Records Demands To Take On Noncitizen Voting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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ACLJ Files 20 Public Records Demands To Take On Noncitizen Voting
By Jordan Sekulow November 5
It started with an investigation in Cheverly, Maryland.
After obtaining a supplemental voter registry through a public records fight, the ACLJ reviewed the names against publicly available voter data. What we found was deeply concerning: at least 25% of the names on the town's so-called "Non-citizen" Vot
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AECOM strengthens London market offering with new combined cost and project management team
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM strengthens London market offering with new combined cost and project management team
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Brian Smith will lead the new team in an expanded leadership role focused on London clients and market growth
LONDON (3 October 2026) -- AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has appointed Brian Smith to lead a new combined cost and
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AFSCME President Patrick Moran Congratulates Dr. Richard Pan, a Card-carrying AFSCME Member, on His Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
AFSCME President Patrick Moran congratulates Dr. Richard Pan, a card-carrying AFSCME member, on his election to Congress
Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and a member of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), an AFSCME affiliate. He will represent California's 6th Congressional District following a member-driven gras
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AG Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Funding for Oregon Youth Programs
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Funding for Oregon Youth Programs
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Federal judge reverses the federal administration's illegal conditions on funding, including $667,119 for Oregon youth programs
Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order today protecting federal money that helps at-risk youth turn their lives around. A federal judge ruled the Trump Administration broke the law when
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Allan Hancock College Career Center Hosts Workshop for Local Entrepeneurs
SANTA MARIA, California, Nov. 3 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release:
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Allan Hancock College Career Center Hosts Workshop for Local Entrepeneurs
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026-- Allan Hancock College's Career Center will host "Start Here, Get Funded", a free entrepreneurial workshop Nov. 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) on the college's Santa Maria campus.
The workshop is part of CEED to Success, a national pilot program designed to expand entrepreneurship
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American Heart Association: Public health and nutrition research champion to receive 2026 Chairman's Award
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Public health and nutrition research champion to receive 2026 Chairman's Award
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DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Cheryl A.M. Anderson, Ph.D., M.P.H., FAHA, founding dean of the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), will receive the American Heart Association's 2026 Chairman's Award for more t
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American Medical Association advocacy events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA advocacy events
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Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series
Virtual
About the series
The "AMA Advocacy Insights" webinar series covers key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians--such as telehealth, Medicare payment, the overdose epidemic, pub
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Leaders in Ohio's Tax Cut Revolution, Vivek Ramaswamy, Rob McColley, Jon Husted, Are On the Ballot
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Leaders in Ohio's Tax Cut Revolution, Vivek Ramaswamy, Rob McColley, Jon Husted, Are On the Ballot
Doug Kellogg
11/02/2026
As the state income tax cut revolution has spread across the nation, Ohio has been among the leaders.
After years of hard work, the Buckeye State has enacted a 2.75% flat income tax, the second-lowest in the U.S., and a much more limited tax on businesses (called the Commercial Activ
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Taxpayers Strike Back - California's 'Billionaire' Tax Defeated
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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The Taxpayers Strike Back: California's 'Billionaire' Tax Defeated
Jack Guidi
11/04/2026
On Tuesday, California voters rejected Proposition 40, known as the 'billionaire tax'. The measure would've imposed a 5% retroactive tax on California residents whose net worth was valued at $1 billion or above. To make the tax legally possible, the proposal would've amended the state's constitution and removed Califo
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Americans for Tax Reform: California Voters Approve Proposition 42
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
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California Voters Approve Proposition 42
11/04/2026
This Tuesday, California taxpayers approved Proposition 42. The proposition nullifies any retroactive tax imposed on personal property, including retirement and savings.
Before the passage of this law, there was nothing in California's constitution protecting the unrealized gains of families and business's assets from a tax. 401ks, IRAs, brokerage accounts, sm
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Americans for Tax Reform: Tennessee Approves Property Tax Prohibition
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
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Tennessee Approves Property Tax Prohibition
11/03/2026
Tennessee voters have approved Amendment 2, a measure referred to the ballot by Tennessee legislators that would constitutionally prohibit state taxation of property.
"Amendment 2 is a nice addition to the other constitutional amendments that Tennesseans have enacted over the past decade, such as their prohibition of a state income tax and the constitutional
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Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Support for Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Support for Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online
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Senate's Kids Online Safety Act allows states to continue critical work to protect children
OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in reaffirming support for the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748
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Attorney General Clark Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 4 (TNSida) -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
In a letter to congress
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S THREATS TO ACCURATE 2030 CENSUS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S THREATS TO ACCURATE 2030 CENSUS
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Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, submitted a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump administration's proposed changes to the 2030 census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Bureau would upend the upcoming 2030 census by, a
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
The letter calls on Congress
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4 (TNSida) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
The effor
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CAIR-SFBA Condemns Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant Vandalism in Sebastopol
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-SFBA Condemns Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant Vandalism in Sebastopol
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The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemn anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, and xenophobic vandalism targeting multiple locations across Sebastopol, Cali
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Cal Poly Pomona Celebrates First-Gen Broncos With Community Events, Career Prep, and Campus Resources
POMONA, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news:
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Cal Poly Pomona Celebrates First-Gen Broncos With Community Events, Career Prep, and Campus Resources
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More than half of Cal Poly Pomona students are the first in their families to attend college. This November, the university is celebrating that community with its annual First-Gen Celebration, featuring workshops, speakers and social gatherings No
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Cal State LA Education Professor Receives Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award for Work in India
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- California State University issued the following news release:
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Cal State LA education professor receives Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award for work in India
November 04, 2026
Manisha Javeri, a professor of education and coordinator of the Educational Technology Program at Cal State LA, has received a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award to teach and conduct research in India during the 2026-27
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Calif. Civil Rights Department Launches New Tool to Help Renters With Disabilities Exercise Housing Rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 5 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release:
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Civil Rights Department Launches New Tool to Help Renters with Disabilities Exercise Housing Rights
November 4, 2026
Each year, state investigates hundreds of disability discrimination cases in housing
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SACRAMENTO - The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today launched a new letter generator to help renters with disabilities across California more effectively assert t
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California Institute of Technology: Erasing the Stars to Find Exoplanets
PASADENA, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Erasing the Stars to Find Exoplanets
November 04, 2026
Outside of our solar system, scientists estimate that billions of worlds exist in the Milky Way galaxy alone. Called exoplanets, these celestial objects represent a chance to find other habitable worlds and learn more about our intriguing galactic neighbors. But imaging exoplanets is hard; most orbit a star just like Earth, an
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Can the Blue Wave Help Keep the Amazon Green?
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release:
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Can the Blue Wave Help Keep the Amazon Green?
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Democrats have won control of the U.S. House and Senate in the November 3 midterms. The good news is that when the new Congress takes office in January, lawmakers will have more power to scrutinize U.S. policies that a
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Celebrating Cleve Moler's Impact at UNM and Beyond
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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Celebrating Cleve Moler's impact at UNM and beyond
By Carly Bowling November 04, 2026
What began with a professor's love for teaching evolved into a program known by every engineer in the world. Its origins began at The University of New Mexico in the late 1970s. That professor was Cleve Moler and his invention, MATLAB, is used in industries ranging from aerospace to medicine.
Moler passed away
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Chinese Academy of Sciences: Study Reveal Filament Collisions and Core Formation in Magnetized Molecular Clouds
BEIJING, China, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences issued the following news:
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Study Reveal Filament Collisions and Core Formation in Magnetized Molecular Clouds
Editor: LI Yali | Oct 29, 2026
Researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, have conducted comprehensive studies to date of the intricate physical interplay between gas dynamics, turbulence and magnetic f
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Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. Tom McClintock on CA-05 Re-Election Victory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release:
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Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. Tom McClintock on CA-05 Re-Election Victory
Will Mitola | November 4, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Club for Growth PAC congratulates Rep. Tom McClintock (CFGF Lifetime Rating: 96%) on winning re-election in California's 5th Congressional District. Rep. McClintock defeated Michael Masuda in the contest.
"Rep. Tom McClintock has long stood for fiscal responsibility, free enter
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CMA statement on voters approving Proposition 3
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release:
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CMA statement on voters approving Proposition 3
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In response to the passage of Proposition 3, California Medical Association (CMA) President Jack Chou, M.D., issued the following statement:
"By passing Proposition 3, California voters are maintaining an established, proven revenue source. Failing to pass this measure would have created a massive hole in the stat
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CMA statement on voters rejecting Proposition 44
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release:
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CMA statement on voters rejecting Proposition 44
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In response to Californians voting decisively against Proposition 44, California Medical Association (CMA) President Jack Chou, M.D., issued the following statement:
"California voters sent a clear message: Protecting access to health care and the community clinics that serve our most vulnerable populations matte
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Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health: Student Team Takes Top Honors at Pfizer Hackathon
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Student Team Takes Top Honors at Pfizer Hackathon
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Second-year MHA student Angela Seo and her Columbia Mailman teammates won first place at the 2026 Pfizer Digital Hackathon in September, besting a field of 350 participants. The team's winning solution: an app that helps patients using GLP-1 therapy for diabetes or obesity stay the course and address any roadblocks. Another Columbia Mail
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Courier Issues Commentary: Blue Wave - Democrats Take the House and Senate as Red States Flip
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by Deola Adeosun:
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November 4, 2026
Blue Wave: Democrats Take the House and Senate as Red States Flip
Updated: Nov. 4, 9:26 A.M. ET. We're adding calls as they come in.
National outlets will all show you the same map. We'll show you what each result means where you live, with reporting from COURIER's state newsrooms. Find your state below.
A note on timing: Close races, mail ba
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CSU Campuses Create Space for Learning, Support and Remembrance
LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 5 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Campuses Create Space for Learning, Support and Remembrance
By Janice Yun
11/4/2026
From healthy relationship fairs to candlelight vigils, campuses observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month through education, advocacy and reflection.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, various campuses across the California State University organized events to raise awareness and
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CSU Reaches Agreement With Largest Staff Union, Marking Fifth Tentative Labor Agreement
LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 5 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Reaches Agreement with Largest Staff Union, Marking Fifth Tentative Labor Agreement
11/4/2026
Five agreements reached in October cover more than 28,000 CSU employees
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The California State University (CSU) has reached a tentative agreement with the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), the system's largest staff union, representing approximately 14,500 employees who provide es
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David C. Hohn, MD, 1942-2026: 'A special person, and a remarkable leader'
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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David C. Hohn, MD, 1942-2026: 'A special person, and a remarkable leader'
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David C. Hohn, MD, President and CEO of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center from 1997-2007, died Oct. 30 at age 84.
Dr. Hohn steered Roswell Park through a period of remarkable growth at a time when the institution's national standing was under threat. Arriving in 1997 from
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Dentons Appoints New Global Practice Leaders to Enhance the Global Client Experience
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons appoints new Global Practice Leaders to enhance the global client experience
November 4, 2026
Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the appointment of its new global practice leaders, further strengthening how the Firm brings together its capabilities to best serve its clients' evolving needs. Appointed by the Firm's Global Management Committee, the leaders will work closely with Dentons
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DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra's Victory in California
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra's Victory in California
Nov 03, 2026
DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on Xavier Becerra being elected the next governor of the state of California:
"Congratulations to Xavier Becerra on being elected the next governor of California. He is also making history as the first Latino governor to be elected in California
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DNC Congratulates Dr. Richard Pan on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
DNC Congratulates Dr. Richard Pan on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In response to Dr. Richard Pan's election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Congratulations to Dr. Richard Pan, the California Democratic Party, and all of the organizers across the district who delivered this important victory. As a
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DNC Congratulates Marni Von Wilpert on Her Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
DNC Congratulates Marni von Wilpert on Her Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In response to Marni von Wilpert's election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Congratulations to Marni von Wilpert, the California Democratic Party, and every organizer who worked tirelessly to flip this seat from red to blue. As a
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DNC Congratulates Randy Villegas on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
DNC Congratulates Randy Villegas on His Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In response to Randy Villegas' election to the U.S. House of Representatives, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Congratulations to Randy Villegas, the California Democratic Party, and all of the hardworking organizers who worked to flip this seat from red to blue. As an e
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Duke University School of Engineering Highlights Metamaterials Pioneer Smith's Transition from Laboratory Breakthroughs to Commercial Startups
DURHAM, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Looking Beyond the Invisibility Cloak
Andrew Tie
11/4/26
After a major metamaterials breakthrough, David Smith learned how to turn promising research into real-world applications.
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When David Smith unveiled the world's first "invisibility cloak" in 2006, the name suggested Harry Potter-like magic was on the way.
The technology's eventual applications looked little like a vanis
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Economics Daily: Unemployment Rates Lower in 226 Metro Areas From September 2025 to September 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates lower in 226 metro areas from September 2025 to September 2026
November 04, 2026
Unemployment rates were lower in September 2026 than a year earlier in 226 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 138 areas, and unchanged in 23 areas. A total of 48 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 5 areas had rates of at least 8.0 perc
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Election Protection Coalition Convenes Two Election Day Briefings Sharing Real-Time Data, Updates, and Voter Protection Efforts for Communities of Color
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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Election Protection Coalition Convenes Two Election Day Briefings Sharing Real-Time Data, Updates, and Voter Protection Efforts for Communities of Color
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law convened two Election Protection Coalition press calls, bringing together multiracial coalition partners to provide real-time data
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Equality California Celebrates Defeat of Proposition 39
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release:
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Equality California Celebrates Defeat of Proposition 39
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, celebrates the defeat of Proposition 39, an anti-democracy ballot initiative championed by Donald Trump and MAGA extremists which would have the potential to disenfranchise tens of millions of California voter
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Equality California Congratulates Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra on Election Victory
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release:
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Equality California Congratulates Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra on Election Victory
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, congratulates Secretary Xavier Becerra on his victory in California's gubernatorial election. Becerra defeated Republican opponent Steve Hilton to become the state's 41st Governor a
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Equality California Congratulates Marni von Wilpert on Victory in California's 48th Congressional District
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release:
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Equality California Congratulates Marni von Wilpert on Victory in California's 48th Congressional District
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SAN DIEGO -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, congratulates San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert on her election to the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 48th Congressional District. By defea
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Experts discuss the blue wave's wake
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 4 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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Experts discuss the blue wave's wake
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The Tuesday, Nov. 3 mid-term election was historic in many ways.
Michigan elected the first Muslim U.S. senator. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire will become the first openly gay U.S. Senator. Georgia elected its first female governor, and the first-ever Black female governor in the U.S. Florida elected its first Black governor. California and T
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Nov. 4
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 212) on Nov. 4, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: 20801. Released: 2026-11-04. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-426428A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426428A1.pdf) DOC-426428A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426428
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FCC Issues Notice of Unauthorized Operation, Notification of Harmful Interference
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued a notice to Jerry Lee Seehaas of Oceanside, California, following an investigation into radio interference in Southern California.
The investigation began after a General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) repeater club reported interference on frequencies 462.700 MHz and 462.675 MHz. On July 27, 2026, FCC agents traced repeated six-second siren transmissions to handheld radios inside a vehicle operated by
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Federal Register: DOE Considers Renewal Application From Tenaska Power Services to Export Electricity From U.S. to Mexico
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Application for RENEWAL of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Tenaska Power Services Co.
Tenaska Power Services Co. has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
Comments are due on December 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORM
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Federal Register: DOE Reviews Renewal Application From Tenaska Power Services to Export Electricity From U.S. to Canada
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Tenaska Power Services Co.
Tenaska Power Services Co. has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
Comments are due on December 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFOR
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Fewer Cargo Thefts, Bigger Losses: Average Theft Value Jumps 72 Percent Year to Date
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news:
[Category: BizConsulting]
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Fewer Cargo Thefts, Bigger Losses: Average Theft Value Jumps 72 Percent Year to Date
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FFRF Action Fund celebrates as secular voters deliver
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund celebrates as secular voters deliver
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Endorsed candidates win 92% of their races, including 91% in swing districts.
Voters across the country rejected Christian nationalism yesterday an
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From First Connection to Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news:
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From First Connection to Care
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For years, the Road Home Program has used data to improve treatment outcomes. More recently its Veteran Outreach and Marketing team asked: why not apply that same mindset to outreach?
And so, Roadhome.io was born. Built and led by Christopher Miller, veteran outreach digital marketing strategist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Roadhome.io is a custom digital outreach p
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Golden Gate University Names Carol Langlois Vice Provost for Academic Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 -- Golden Gate University posted the following news:
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Golden Gate University Names Carol Langlois Vice Provost for Academic Operations
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden Gate University (GGU) today announced the appointment of Carol Langlois, Ed.D., as Vice Provost for Academic Operations.
Dr. Langlois will oversee the full range of student support services, from admission through career placement, ensuring a coordinated and seamless student experience. Her por
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HACU announces five new members of its Governing Board
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces five new members of its Governing Board
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SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced five new Governing Board members. The appointments were confirmed on October 31, 2026, in Chula Vista, California. HACU Governing Board members serve two-year terms and may be re-elected for a second term.
Har
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Hillsdale College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release:
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Hillsdale College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
Faculty members joined the departments of classics, biology, psychology, chemistry, and music.
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HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College welcomed seven new faculty members this year in the departments of classics, biology, psychology, chemistry, and music. Additionally, six faculty members were appointed to endowed chairs in their discipl
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HIV Prevention on a Siberian Roadside
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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HIV Prevention on a Siberian Roadside
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Public health can spend a lot of time designing systems and waiting for people to enter them. The more effective approach is often the opposite: Go where people actually are, understand the reality of their lives, and bring the services to them.
About a decade ago, while traveling through Russia on a work trip for AIDS Healthcare Foundation, I saw one of
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Huffman, Hoyle Warn Changes to U.S. Positions on Wildlife Trade Could Increase Wildlife Trafficking, Zoonotic Disease Risks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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11.04.26
Huffman, Hoyle Warn Changes to U.S. Positions on Wildlife Trade Could Increase Wildlife Trafficking, Zoonotic Disease Risks
Ahead of international conference on wildlife trade, Ranking Members warned Trump political appointees are weakening protections against international wildlife trafficking
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Washington, D.C. - House Natural
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Huffman: Democrats Will Use the Gavel to Follow the Money, Bring Down Costs, Protect Our Public Lands and Waters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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11.04.26
Huffman: Democrats Will Use the Gavel to Follow the Money, Bring Down Costs, Protect Our Public Lands and Waters
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterm elections:
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In a Historic Night for Hispanic Candidates and Voters, Anger Over The Economy and Immigration Overreach Fuel Record Latino Turnout
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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In a Historic Night for Hispanic Candidates and Voters, Anger Over The Economy and Immigration Overreach Fuel Record Latino Turnout
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One of the largest surveys of Hispanic midterm voters in the country shows Latino voters demand action from both parties and the new Congress
WASHINGTON -- Today, UnidosUS and the Latino Community Foundation released the most in-depth data available on what drove
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Incoming Oversight Chairman Robert Garcia Statement After Democrats Secure Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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November 03, 2026
Incoming Oversight Chairman Robert Garcia Statement After Democrats Secure Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Democrats secured a majority
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Introducing Images 2.6
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Introducing Images 2.6
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We're introducing Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, bringing your ideas to life faster. With this, you can bring motion to your images with GIFs -- from animating a brand mascot or character to turning a product shot into an eye-catching loop. You can also create polished visuals faster a
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Khanna, Moolenaar Seek Answers on Air Force Changes to China Aerospace Studies Institute
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Khanna, Moolenaar Seek Answers on Air Force Changes to China Aerospace Studies Institute
November 4, 2026
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the
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Lecturer shares how to navigate conflict using biblical principles
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 4 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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Lecturer shares how to navigate conflict using biblical principles
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2026) -- When defining conflict, Chris Thompson likes to use a definition by Ken Sande, founder of Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360.
"It's a difference of opinion or purpose that frustrates someone's goals or desires," Thompson told the audience at the School of Christian Ministries Lect
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Littler: San Mateo County, California Regulates AI-Controlled Robots in Workplaces
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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San Mateo County, California Regulates AI-Controlled Robots in Workplaces
By Robert Geiger and Alka Ramchandani-Raj
November 4, 2026
At a Glance
* San Mateo County, California has established a permitting system for certain autonomous workplace robots operating in unincorporated areas, effective October 29, 2026.
* The ordinance addresses operational requirements, worker displacement, safety, priva
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Littler: UK's ERA 2025 - Risk Landscape for Fixed-Term Contracts
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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UK's ERA 2025: A New Risk Landscape for Fixed-Term Contracts
How are fixed-term contracts impacted by the Employment Rights Act 2025?
By Paul Harrison and Caleb Oyekanmi
November 4, 2026
Much of the discussion around the Employment Rights Act 2025 ('ERA 2025') has focused on the headline unfair dismissal reforms. From 1 January 2027, employees will acquire ordinary unfair dismissal protection after s
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LLNL Researchers Emulate the Earth's Atmosphere for Faster and More Accurate Weather Predictions
LIVERMORE, California, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL researchers emulate the Earth's atmosphere for faster and more accurate weather predictions
Nov. 4, 2026
If you partitioned the entire Earth, from just below the surface to the top of the atmosphere, into 1-kilometer square chunks, there would be billions of them. Now run each of those cells through a series of complex physics equations, and you can see
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Lofgren Statement on Democrats Retaking House Majority
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lofgren Statement on Democrats Retaking House Majority
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SAN JOSE, CA -- Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement after the Associated Press projected that Democrats have retaken the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives:
"I'm so proud of the millions of Americans who cast their votes over the la
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Loma Linda University Health: Hanging holiday lights and decorations causes thousands of hospitalizations each year
LOMA LINDA, California, Nov. 4 -- Loma Linda University Health posted the following news:
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Hanging holiday lights and decorations causes thousands of hospitalizations each year
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, there are over 500,000 ladder-related injuries each year, with approximately 300 injuries being fatal.
Between the months of November to January, there is a surge in ladder-related injuries primarily due to people hanging outdoor holiday lights and dec
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Moraga School to Gobble Up PETA's 'ThanksVegan' Feast Deal?
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 4 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Moraga School to Gobble Up PETA's 'ThanksVegan' Feast Deal?
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Moraga, Calif. - A delicious, animal-friendly Thanksgiving feast could be headed to Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School. In a letter sent today to Moraga School District Food and Nutrition Services Coordinator Selma Mirante, PETA put a tasty offer on the table: Add a satisfying vegan entree to the sc
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MSOE Student Takes First Place at MedTech Conference Robotics Competition
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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MSOE student takes first place at MedTech Conference Robotics Competition
Senior biomedical engineering major Olivia Bartels was one of four MSOE students who attended the annual MedTech Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference brought together global leaders in medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and digital technologies.
Bartels had the opportunity to compete in the
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Nadia Ayoub to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Nadia Ayoub to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event
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Nadia Ayoub to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event The John T. Herwick, M.D. Professor of Biology will discuss circadian light sensitivity in spiders.
Nadia Ayoub, John T. Herwick, M.D. Professor of Biology at Washington and Lee University, will present a lecture titled "Circadian Light Sensitivity in Spiders" as part of the Beyond the Page:
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Nation's largest union of registered nurses call for Democrats to pass Medicare for All
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Nation's largest union of registered nurses call for Democrats to pass Medicare for All
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National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, emphasized that the midterm elections' stunning rebuke of the Trump administration's billionaire-backed agenda is a direct result of voters' anger over the cost of living, including the outrageous cost of healt
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North Texas Leaders Chart Path for Sustainable Economic Growth at TCU Forum
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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North Texas Leaders Chart Path for Sustainable Economic Growth at TCU Forum
November 04, 2026
Dallas and Fort Worth anchor an economy fueled by a deep workforce, investment capital and global connectivity. With the region's population projected to reach 12.5 million by 2050, business and civic leaders say sustaining that growth will require investments in infrastructure, development and talent.
Three le
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Northeastern announces 2027 graduation dates for network of campuses
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- Northeastern University posted the following news:
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Northeastern announces 2027 graduation dates for network of campuses
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Here's when the class of 2027 will graduate across Northeastern's global network of campuses
Northeastern University has announced all commencement dates for members of the class of 2027.
Ready, set, graduate! From London to Seattle, Toronto to Miami, the commencement dates have been set for the class of 2027 on all of Northeastern
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Nurses on midterms: 'Working people have rebuked Trump, billionaire class'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Nurses on midterms: 'Working people have rebuked Trump, billionaire class'
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National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, released the following statement on midterm election results:
The "blue wave" of Democrat wins in the midterm elections was a thunderous rebuke of the fascist Trump administration and its billionaire-class agenda of war and mili
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Over 80 actions across the country for Day of the Dead to remember people who have died at the hands of ICE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Detention Watch Network, a coalition that says it builds power through advocacy and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the U.S., issued the following news release:
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Over 80 actions across the country for Day of the Dead to remember people who have died at the hands of ICE
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Nationwide -- Detention Watch Network (DWN), in partnership with the End the ICE Age campaign and Disappeared in America, a project of the Not
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Pacific Legal Foundation: Kentucky coal producers' association joins lawsuit supporting EPA's repeal of 2024 emissions rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Kentucky coal producers' association joins lawsuit supporting EPA's repeal of 2024 emissions rule
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Washington, DC; November 4, 2026: A group representing Kentucky coal producers is intervening in a lawsuit over the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of its 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. The Kentucky Coal Associa
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Partnership for Public Service's California Gubernatorial Transition Project outlines transition priorities for Governor-elect Becerra
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Partnership for Public Service posted the following news release:
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Partnership for Public Service's California Gubernatorial Transition Project outlines transition priorities for Governor-elect Becerra
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SACRAMENTO -- Californians have elected their next governor, and the gubernatorial transition has officially moved into its next phase.
Over the next sixty-one days before Governor-elect Xavier Becerra is sworn into
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Pembina Institute: New Research Explores What Businesses Need From Industrial Carbon Pricing
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Pembina Institute issued the following news release:
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New research explores what businesses need from industrial carbon pricing
Report highlights industry and expert perspectives on investment, competitiveness and reducing emissions
November 3, 2026
Kari Hyde, Director, Customer Energy Solutions
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CALGARY -- As tariffs, trade uncertainty and concerns about economic sovereignty are reshaping investment decisions, carbon pricing is playing an incre
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Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Outside Hitter Cole Hartke Makes His Mark on Team USA
MALIBU, California, Nov. 4 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Outside Hitter Cole Hartke Makes His Mark on Team USA
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The 20-year-old outside hitter for Pepperdine University's men's volleyball team was selected to represent the red, white, and blue on the US Men's National Volleyball Team as the season's youngest member.
Since earning two degrees at Pepperdine Gavin has moved from the gritty sands of volleyball games t
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Pepperdine University to Celebrate Grand Opening of Waves Arena at The Mountain at Mullin Park
MALIBU, California, Nov. 4 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Pepperdine University to Celebrate Grand Opening of Waves Arena at The Mountain at Mullin Park
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Pepperdine University will celebrate the grand opening of Waves Arena at the Mountain at Mullin Park on December 5, 2026, marking a historic milestone for the University and ushering in a new chapter for Pepperdine athletics, student life, and broader community engagement.
The 20-year-old outside hitter for Pepp
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers Take Savings Intended for 340B Providers Serving Vulnerable Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers Take Savings Intended for 340B Providers Serving Vulnerable Patients
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A "pharmacy benefit manager" is a kind of middleman company that administers prescription drug benefits for insurers and employers, managing formularies, negotiating manufacturer rebates, processing claims, and overseeing pharmacy networks.
The federal 340B program costs taxpayers nothing. Under it
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Pitches and Keynote Speakers Are Confirmed for Blue Magic Netherlands on November 17
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems posted the following news release:
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Pitches and Keynote Speakers Are Confirmed for Blue Magic Netherlands on November 17
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Innovation Conference Will Feature Technology Pitches By Dutch Companies and Remarks from Brig. Gen. Peter Gielen, Mark Lengton, and Kadri Tammai
SAN DIEGO -- 04 November 2026 -- Blue Magic Ventures by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) returns on
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Pomona College: Janet Inskeep Benton '79 Makes $10 Million Gift to Support Residential Life at Center for Global Engagement
CLAREMONT, California, Nov. 4 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Janet Inskeep Benton '79 Makes $10 Million Gift to Support Residential Life at Center for Global Engagement
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Janet Inskeep Benton '79, chair of the Pomona College Board of Trustees, has made a $10 million gift to support the new Center for Global Engagement (CGE), advancing a new model for global education at Pomona.
At the heart of Benton's gift is a deep belief in the residential experience and its power to
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Post-election Statement from National Center for Youth Law Executive Director Belway
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release:
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Post-election Statement from NCYL Executive Director Shakti Belway
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The new Congress has a real opportunity to improve the lives of children and youth, and NCYL is ready to help lawmakers seize it.
Over the past two years, young people across the country have felt the effects of weakened civil rights enforcement in schools, prolonged detention of children in immig
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Professor Paul Cassell to participate in oral argument for Ninth Circuit court case involving a police officer's excessive force conviction
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 4 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Paul Cassell to participate in oral argument for Ninth Circuit court case involving a police officer's excessive force conviction
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Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert, will participate in the oral argument in the Ninth Circuit case U.S. v. Trevor Kirk on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Pasadena, California. He will represent the crime victim (J.H.) in the case, which i
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Project Coyote: Colorado Voters Reject Amendment 83, Upholding Science-Based Wildlife Management and Public Voice
LARKSPUR, California, Nov. 5 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release:
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Colorado Voters Reject Amendment 83, Upholding Science-Based Wildlife Management and Public Voice
Project Coyote applauds voters for preserving the ability to advance wildlife protections
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DENVER, Colo. Nov 3, 2026 - Project Coyote, a national organization that protect
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Ranking Member Lofgren Announces She Will Seek Chair of House Science Committee as Democrats Win Control of Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release:
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November 04, 2026
Ranking Member Lofgren Announces She Will Seek Chair of House Science Committee as Democrats Win Control of Congress
(Washington, DC) -- This morning, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) made the following statement after Democrats secured the majority of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm election:
"Yesterd
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Reaching Men Where They Are Can Improve Their Health Outcomes
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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Reaching Men Where They Are Can Improve Their Health Outcomes
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Too many men wait to seek healthcare services because of stigma, fear of diagnosis, and expectations that they should always appear strong. These barriers can lead to missed opportunities for early detection and treatment of HIV and other health conditions. Breaking the cycle requires more than encouraging men to visit a doctor. He
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Reminder: Please Ask Congress to Save Whales
BERKELEY, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Science] -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news:
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Reminder: Please Ask Congress to Save Whales
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Two pieces of terrible legislation are pending before Congress, with votes expected in the next two weeks.
S. 5653 is called "permit reform," but what the legislation really does is remove public protections from the US Endangered Species Act, facilitates the building of AI data centers in rural
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Democrats Winning House Majority
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Democrats Winning House Majority
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The American people have spoken loud and clear: they want leaders who will fight to lower costs, protect access to affordable health care, root out corruption, and defend human rights.
Trump and Republicans' destructive policies have caused immense pain and suffering across the country. While that damage will not be undone overnight, w
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Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates as Randy Villegas Flips California's 22nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates as Randy Villegas Flips California's 22nd Congressional District
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Washington, DC -- Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidate Randy Villegas has become the first Latino from the Central Valley to represent California's 22nd Congressional District, flipping the seat with his victory over anti-ab
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Rimini Street Awarded CANUT Third-Party Maintenance Framework Agreement
PLEASANTON, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Awarded CANUT Third-Party Maintenance Framework Agreement
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This framework agreement provides all entities subject to the French Public Procurement Code with simplified access to a support alternative enabling them to control their costs, preserve their freedom of technological choice and fre
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Salesforce's Agentforce Coworker Usage Soars 21x in Three Months as Enterprises Delegate Real Work to AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release:
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Salesforce's Agentforce Coworker Usage Soars 21x in Three Months as Enterprises Delegate Real Work to AI
November 4, 2026
More than 185,000 users are putting Coworker to work, with companies including The Adecco Group, Fulton Bank, and BACA Systems expanding adoption across their businesses.
New capabilities make Cowor
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Samuel Merritt University: Federal Grants to Provide Up to $6.5 Million in Support for Nursing and Physical Therapy Students
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 5 -- Samuel Merritt University posted the following news:
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Federal Grants to Provide up to $6.5 Million in Support for Nursing and Physical Therapy Students
November 4, 2026
Julia Cooper
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) received two federal grants in September to help prepare future nurses and physical therapists to serve in primary care and medically vulnerable communities. The grants will primarily fund scholarships that reduce barriers to completing these de
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SBA Offers Relief to California Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Residents Affected by East Oakland Apartment Fire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Offers Relief to California Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Residents Affected by East Oakland Apartment Fire
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to California businesses, private nonprofits, and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the East Oakland Apartment Fir
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 12
DIAMOND BAR, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 12
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 12 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition. These builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity, and craftsm
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 40, BIKE BUILDER SHOOTOUT TOP 3
DIAMOND BAR, California, Nov. 3 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 40, BIKE BUILDER SHOOTOUT TOP 3
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition and the Top 3 builders in the inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shooto
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Shop Getty this Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release:
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Shop Getty this Holiday Season
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Find thoughtfully curated gifts inspired by art, culture and human connection at the Getty Museum Store
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This holiday season, shop Getty's 2026 Holiday Gift Guide for unique gifts inspired by the artworks in Getty's collection, including beautiful porcelain dishes, silk scarves, books and more. Highlights are below:
Gifts from the ALL FOR ART Col
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Comparative Cost of Care Recommended by LLMs vs. Treating Physicians
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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November 4, 2026
Comparative Cost of Care Recommended by LLMs vs. Treating Physicians
When researchers asked 24 AI systems to write treatment plans for 200 real patient visits, the AI recommended care that cost more than three times as much as the treating physicians' plans.
Beth Duff-Brown
Doctors and patients increasingly are turning to AI chatbots for
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Study Investigates Which Specialties Are More at Risk of AI Substitution
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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November 4, 2026
Study Investigates Which Specialties Are More at Risk of AI Substitution
As artificial intelligence weaves itself into health care, it will have big implications on the physician workforce. Which specialties are most exposed? Stanford Health Policy's Maria Polyakova and colleagues analyzed $45 billion in Medicare claims to find out
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Two Routes to Scale - Four Lessons From Asia's Leading Innovation Clusters
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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November 4, 2026
Two Routes to Scale: Four Lessons from Asia's Leading Innovation Clusters
How do regions turn research and industrial capabilities into global innovation? A Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab seminar examined two distinct models in Tokyo-Yokohama and China's Greater Bay Area.
Natalia Slavney
What makes an innovation cluster successful? Some re
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Stanford University Leaders: Trust, Training, and the Future of Law and Medicine in the AI Era
STANFORD, California, Nov. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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Stanford University Leaders: Trust, Training, and the Future of Law and Medicine in the AI Era
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The medical and legal professions might seem like entirely disparate disciplines. But in the words of George Triantis, JSD '89, and Lloyd Minor, MD, deans of the Stanford Law School and School of Medicine, respectively, they are like-minded service professions facing new opportunities and challenges in
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TEGNA Taps Tom Cury to Take on Expanded Role as President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin
TYSONS, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release:
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TEGNA Taps Tom Cury to Take on Expanded Role as President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin
Cury will continue to lead KENS in San Antonio
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MCLEAN, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today named Tom Cury president and general manager of KVUE, its ABC affiliate in Austin. Cury continues to lead KENS, TEGNA's CBS affiliate in San Antonio, and n
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Texas A&M Researchers Discover Protein That Could Improve Strangles Testing In Horses
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Texas A&M Researchers Discover Protein That Could Improve Strangles Testing In Horses
Nov. 4, 2026
The finding may eventually help researchers develop both rapid stall-side diagnostic tests and a vaccine for the highly contagious equine disease.
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Strangles is one of the most common infectious diseases of horses worldwide, but accurately det
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The Data Maven: Food Security May Be the Missing Variable in HIV Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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The Data Maven: Food Security May Be the Missing Variable in HIV Care
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Within HIV care, food security is not simply a quality-of-life issue. It's a critical component of achieving and sustaining viral suppression for anyone living with HIV.
According to the latest findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Medical Monitoring Project, approximately 22% of adults living with
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The Data Maven: The Fight Against Sexually Transmitted Infections Continues
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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The Data Maven: The Fight Against Sexually Transmitted Infections Continues
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Sexually transmitted infections remain a major public health concern in the United States. With more than 2.2 million cases reported in 2024, STIs continue to affect large numbers of people across the country. If you're sexually active, chances are you or someone you know has been hit by an STI at some point.
There i
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The Randy Vosti Tower Terrace
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 3 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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The Randy Vosti Tower Terrace
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The Donald and Darlene Shiley STEM Institute is engineered to champion a specific kind of teaching -- one that replaces traditional models in favor of a deeply experiential approach. Whether investigating how medical devices interact with the human body or exploring the emerging, interdisciplinary field of intelligent systems, students will have access to stat
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This Northeastern graduate is building an app to help kids bounce back
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Northeastern University posted the following news:
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This Northeastern graduate is building an app to help kids bounce back
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This Northeastern graduate is turning screen time into resilience lessons with a new app
Jude AlBukhari wants mental health skills to take root early. Her platform, Under the Olive Tree, will use interactive stories to help children manage emotions and bounce back before life throws its next curveball.
For Northeastern graduate J
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Thomas Richard Dyckman, accounting scholar and university leader, dies at 94
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Thomas Richard Dyckman, accounting scholar and university leader, dies at 94
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Thomas Richard Dyckman, the Ann Whitney Olin Professor Emeritus of Accounting in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and member of the Accounting Hall of Fame, died Oct. 30, 2026, in Naples, Florida. He was 94.
Over a Cornell career that spanned more than four decades
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Triple-I Multistate Legal System Abuse Campaign Wins Gold MarCom Award for Integrated Marketing
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Triple-I Multistate Legal System Abuse Campaign Wins Gold MarCom Award for Integrated Marketing
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MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 4, 2026 - A multistate legal system abuse campaign conducted by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) across five markets in 2025/2026 has earned a Gold Award from the MarCom Awards in the Integrated Marketing category.
Legal system abuse is driving
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U.S. Multifamily Rents Edge Higher in Q3 2026 as Construction Slows
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizReal Estate]-- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, posted the following news release:
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U.S. Multifamily Rents Edge Higher in Q3 2026 as Construction Slows
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U.S. multifamily rents rose moderately in the third quarter as apartment construction continued to slow, signaling further progress toward balancing supply and demand after a prolonged development cycle, according to CBRE's latest research.
Average monthly rent rose
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UC-San Francisco: Could an Herbal Supplement Help You Stop Binge Drinking?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
Could an Herbal Supplement Help You Stop Binge Drinking?
Kudzu, taken before anticipated heavy drinking, reduced binge drinking -- and the benefits were still evident three months later.
By Victoria Colliver
An herbal supplement made from kudzu, a plant long used in traditional medicine from East Asia, may offer a new way to help people c
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Routine Breast Imaging May Offer Little Benefit After Double Mastectomy for Early Breast Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Routine breast imaging may offer little benefit after double mastectomy for early breast cancer
UCLA study finds most cancer recurrences after surgery for DCIS were detected following symptoms or clinical concerns rather than through routine screening
November 4, 2026
Women who have undergone a double mastectomy to treat ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a
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UCLA Health to Lead National Study on Menstrual Symptoms and Breast Pain in NCAA Division I Student-athletes
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 5 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA Health to lead national study on menstrual symptoms and breast pain in NCAA Division I student-athletes
Sports medicine physicians will work with athletes, experts to better understand symptoms and their effects on sports participation and well-being
November 4, 2026
UCLA Health is set to lead a national study examining how premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and breast pain affect collegiate
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UCLA Health: How a CRISPR Sickle Cell Therapy Moved From Lab to Clinical Trial
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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How a CRISPR sickle cell therapy moved from lab to clinical trial
UCLA scientists detail the manufacturing and safety testing behind a gene-edited stem cell therapy now in a phase 1 clinical trial
November 3, 2026
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A UCLA-led team has described how they advanced an experimental CRISPR approach for sickle cell disease into a blood stem cell therapy that can be manufactured at the sca
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University of California celebrates passage of statewide housing bond, including $175 million for UC student housing
BERKELEY, California, Nov. 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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University of California celebrates passage of statewide housing bond, including $175 million for UC student housing
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The University of California today welcomed California voters' overwhelming approval of the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which includes $175 million for UC student housing. The funding will help UC campuses pursue new housing projects, expand affordable
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University of South Alabama: Students Present Challenging Cases at National Anesthesiology Meeting
MOBILE, Alabama, Nov. 4 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release:
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Students Present Challenging Cases at National Anesthesiology Meeting
November 4, 2026
Lindsay Hughes
Medical students from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine joined faculty and anesthesiology professionals from across the country at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2026 Annual Meeting, held Oct. 16-20 in San Diego, California.
The students presented medically challenging
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University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Why Patience Can Create More Value in a Partnership
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Why Patience Can Create More Value in a Partnership
Marc Ballon | November 4, 2026
New research from USC Viterbi's Ali Abbas could change how investors divide risk, select partners and share the rewards of long-term deals
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Two friends are preparing to buy a fruit and vegetable farm when a wildfire damages crops and disrupts operations. The farm survives,
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USDA Awards $7.9 Million to Partnership Projects in South Carolina to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Awards $7.9 Million to Partnership Projects in South Carolina to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $51.9 million to 29 partnership projects in 13 states to help partners respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This includes
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VCU: Win, Lose and Draw Conclusions - What the 2026 Midterm Election Tells Us
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Win, lose and draw conclusions: What the 2026 midterm election tells us
Four VCU political analysts offer quick takes from Tuesday's vote, and they will share insights and field questions at a Thursday evening panel discussion.
By Amelia Heymann
The balance of power shifted dramatically Tuesday as American voters turned sharply away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Par
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Voters protect health coverage, strengthen sugary drink policy
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Voters protect health coverage, strengthen sugary drink policy
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DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Voters on Tuesday protected access to health coverage in South Dakota and strengthened a policy in Berkeley, California, designed to reduce sugary drink consumption and fund community health programs. The results preserve access to care in South Dakota and expand investments in healthi
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Where Possibility Meets Purpose
WENHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Gordon College posted the following news:
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Where Possibility Meets Purpose
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This article was contributed by Amber Dempsey '13 in the fall 2026 issue of The Magazine of Gordon College.
Soaking in the sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay from the Marin Headlands, Miriam Belli '28 turned to Dr. Sheryl Sleeva and said, "Here, I just feel like everything is possible."
This was an especially fitting observation at the outset of the 2026 Spring Innovation
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Will California Authorities Investigate Essex Property Trust for Scamming Tenants?
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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Will California Authorities Investigate Essex Property Trust for Scamming Tenants?
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Essex Property Trust, one of the largest corporate landlords in the United States, recently agreed to a whopping $19.25-million settlement for improperly withholding security deposits, among other related charges, from San Diego-area tenants. It's a huge scandal--and state and local authorities must immediately
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Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
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Acceleration of Growth Supported by Broad-Based Recovery, Broadening AI and Advanced Packaging Demand
MILPITAS, Calif. -- November 4, 2026 -- The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its qua
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Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
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Acceleration of Growth Supported by Broad-Based Recovery, Broadening AI and Advanced Packaging Demand
MILPITAS, Calif. -- November 4, 2026 -- The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its qua
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