POMONA, California, Feb. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * "I Never Thought of It That Way" Author Monica Guzman to Speak at Cal Poly Pomona Christie Counts Monica Guzman, author of "I Never Thought of It That Way," will visit Cal Poly Pomona for the Common Read Keynote event. Guzman will participate in a fireside chat exploring themes of her book, which was selected as CPP's 2025-26 Common Read. This engaging conversation, set for Tuesday, March 10 at 11:45 a.m. in the Bronco Student Cent more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health * DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 - Physical activity is vital to American students' physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to the American Heart Association, only 1 in 4 children ages 6 to 11 are currently getting the recomm more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by recent newsroom cuts * The board of directors and headquarters of the Asian American Journalists Association are deeply disappointed to learn of the mass layoffs at The Washington Post and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and have compiled resources to assist journalists recently affected. We stand in solidarity with the Post's Guild in opposing the cuts a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrators Zeldin, Loeffler Issue Statement on Meeting with Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger in Los Angeles on Accelerating Wildfire Rebuild Efforts * LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler participated in meetings in the Pacific Palisades with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Showcases Next-Generation Automated Solutions at SLAS2026 * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced today that it will present a range of next-generation automated workflow innovations at the SLAS2026 International Conference & Exhibition, taking place February 7-11 in Boston, Massachusetts. Agilent will demons more PR

REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI Back-End Switch Market Will Push Past $100 Billion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group * [wp_tech_share] REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - February 04, 2026 - According to the Data Center Switch - AI Back-end Networks Report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 5 [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 on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Amazon Watch Reaction To Petro-Trump Meeting at the White House Yesterday's meeting between Colombian President Petro and Donald Trump offers hope but doesn't guarantee an improvement in the relationship between the two leaders. It provided proof of the importance of interpersonal dialogue to resolve more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees * WASHINGTON - February 4, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Miami, Florida, has been re-elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and CEO of South Carolina Educational Television (SCE more PR

CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Sports adds golf to its lineup * Apple Sports -the free app for iPhone that gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more, delivered with speed and simplicity -today added golf to its growing list of supported sports. Golf fans can follow along as each tournament unfolds with access to live scores for all official PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories anno more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Supporting Long-Term Energy Transmission Planning * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general and the California Public Utilities Commission in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit supporting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in defending Order No. 1920. The o more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks. Historic more PR

MONROVIA, California, Feb. 5 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Australia and World Vision launch regional project to strengthen inclusive and climate resilient agriculture in Kratie Province Kratie Province, Cambodia - World Vision International in Cambodia today officially launched the Building Climate-Adaptive Solutions through Inclusive Market Networks (BASIN) project with the objective to strengthen inclusive, climate-resilient agricultural value chains and empower women, persons with disabilities, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following written testimony by author and investigative researcher Stuart Wexler from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr. * * * Greetings Chairwoman Luna and fellow members of the Task Force on The Release of Federal Secrets. Thank you for inviting me to speak about the June 2025 release of a large trov more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has received a complaint regarding the importation of laptops, routers, gateways and related components. Filed by AX Wireless LLC on Feb. 2, 2026, the submission alleges violations of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the sale and importation of articles that allegedly infringe on intellectual property. The complaint identifies several respondents: * ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei, Taiwan * ASUS Computer International Inc., Fremont, California * TP-Link Systems more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following Q&A on Feb. 3, 2026, with Anubhav Jain, principal investigator of FORUM-AI (Foundation Models Orchestrating Reasoning Agents to Uncover Materials Advances and Insights) and associate director of the Materials Project: * * * Berkeley Lab Leads Effort to Build AI Assistant for Energy Materials Discovery National labs and universities join forces to accelerate next-generation battery, semiconductor, and energy breakthroughs Developing more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Hawaii Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 4, 2026 * * * Hawaii had 20,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 30,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Hawaii was 3.0 percent in November and 4.4 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) .) The job op more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Idaho Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 4, 2026 * * * Idaho had 38,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 50,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Idaho was 4.1 percent in November and 5.4 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job openings more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Nevada Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 4, 2026 * * * Nevada had 59,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 62,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Nevada was 3.6 percent in November and 3.8 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job openi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Feb. 4, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Hawaii and South Dakota unemployment rates 2.2 percent in December 2025 In December 2025, Hawaii and South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rates, 2.2 percent each. North Dakota, Vermont, and Alabama also had unemployment rates below 3.0 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.7 percent. The next highest rates were in California and New Jersey, 5.5  more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 5 -- The Bosch Group, a supplier of technology and services, issued the following news release: * * * Bosch Home Comfort Group: Stable in a difficult market environment * Position maintained in a difficult market environment: preliminary sales of 4.4 billion euros for 2025, stable at the previous year's level (excluding the newly acquired units). * Growth in sub-segments in Europe: significant market share gains for heat pumps and air conditioning. * Sales network expanded: acquisition of US Air Conditioning in the more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Extends Distributor Relationship with Macnica, Broadening Their Sales Representation Across Entire APAC Region * RIVERSIDE, Calif., February 4, 2026 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced that it has extended its existing Japan territory distributor relationship with more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Issa Announces President Trump Informs Royce Williams He Will Receive Congressional Medal of Honor * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced today that President Trump personally informed Navy Captain E. Royce Williams (Ret.) that he will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his exceptional valor and heroism during the Korean War. "My friend, constituent, and hero Royce Williams is 100 years young, a To more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators * Would allow chemical castration to serve as option of consequence HARRISBURG - To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would allow courts to order the chemical or surgical ca more PR

POMONA, California, Feb. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Taps Into Digital Badges to Elevate Engagement in CBA Student Clubs Caitlyn Kubulan Campus clubs are one of the best ways for students to build leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with peers. However, maintaining engagement and initiative has proven to remain a challenge. To support student involvement in a more meaningful way, the College of Business Administration is introducing digital badges  more PR

POMONA, California, Feb. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Welcomes Peruvian Ministry of Education Delegation, Explores Collaboration Iliki Valencia Cal Poly Pomona welcomed a distinguished delegation from Peru's Ministry of Education for a full day of meetings and campus visits focused on building long-term academic and workforce partnerships between the two countries. Advisor Luzmila Rojas Sandoval and Tito Omar Portocarrero Vela, a specialist, represented General Directo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces new funding through LA Rises to support youth mental health for LA firestorm survivors What you need to know: Governor Newsom and LA Rises, in partnership with the California Fire Foundation, are responding to LA firestorm survivors' needs with funding to support a UCLA Health program that provides stronger mental health support and healing. * LOS ANGELES - Continuing the collaborative work t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom on Republicans losing challenge to new Congressional maps at U.S. Supreme Court Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court denying a challenge brought by California Republicans and supported by President Trump's Department of Justice: "Donald Trump said he was 'entitled' to five more Congressional seats in Texas. He st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * California Forces Christian Schools To Make Christian Education Optional - ACLJ Fights Back at Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker The ACLJ has filed a vital amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and correct a dangerous Ninth Circuit decision that threatens religious liberty, parental rights, and church autonomy across the country. At issue is a California regulation that requires religious schools to allow children to opt out of reli more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 5 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * California Nurses Association endorses Tom Steyer for governor of California California Nurses Association (CNA), the largest union of registered nurses in the state, with more than 100,000 members, today endorsed Tom Steyer for governor of California. Nurses say their endorsement is fueled by Steyer's unequivocal support for a national and state single-payer health care system; for ending corporate control over politics and working peop more PR

SEASIDE, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * A scholarship for future teachers makes a difference Christina Herzig created the scholarship in honor of her mother Karen Rezavy, who passed away in 2013. By Liz MacDonald Christina Herzig created a scholarship for aspiring teachers in honor of her mother, Karen Rezavy, who passed away in 2013. "Teachers have a special place in my heart -- and I know how hard they work," said Herzig, who graduated from CSUMB and taught for two more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Cantwell Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the below opening statement at a hearing on the future of self-driving vehicles featuring testimony from Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Smith Introduce Bill to Mitigate Climate Risk in US Financial System * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act, legislation to improve the ability of federal regulators to understand and mitigate risks from climate change within our financial system. Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, flooding, droughts, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Concerns With New Mexico Privacy Bill That Departs From National Standards and Risks Digital Innovation * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is testifying today before the New Mexico Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee in opposition to SB 53, warning that the proposal would depart sharply from established state privacy frameworks and could unintent more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Power in Numbers: Governments Gang Up On Tech Governments are demanding that tech compromise. The pressure can prove effective, provided they act together. By Clara Riedenstein It was a global counterattack. After AI chatbot Grok started producing fake sexualized images, the European Commission warned of an investigation. UK regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation. Brazil considered a ban. Malaysia and Indonesia went more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Strengthen American Cybersecurity Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of five bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery: "Today the Energy Subcommittee will mark up fiv more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * CMA endorses Congressman Eric Swalwell for Governor The California Medical Association (CMA), representing more than 50,000 physicians across the state, today announced its endorsement of Congressman Eric Swalwell for Governor of California, citing his demonstrated commitment to strengthening the health care system, expanding access to care, fighting to restore the devastating federal funding cuts and supporting physicians on the fro more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * February 4th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 9PM ET ON CNN NEW YORK - (February 4, 2026) - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and comedian Hasan Minhaj will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited series will continue more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js. Three  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Votes to Pass NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, Advancing Key District Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 7273 (link is external), the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, during a full committee markup in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bipartisan legislation provides critical direction for NASA and strengthens America's leadership in space exploration, s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) introduced the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, legislation to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The legislation ensures health screenings and identifies and treats emergencies for indiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon's Votes Against Department of Homeland Security, ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting against legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security Funding: "Today I voted NO on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 13, 2026. "ICE and CBP do not need more funding to terrorize communities or kill mor more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 4 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Could these two genes make T cells unstoppable? * * Highlights * Scientists discovered key genetic factors that determine whether a T cell acts as a powerful disease fighter or enters an ineffective, exhausted state. * Turning off two transcription factors allowed exhausted T cells to regain their ability to kill tumors. * The findings could help scientists engineer more powerful T cells for cellular therapies such as more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Applauds Introduction of Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act * The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, today expressed strong support for the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act by Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23), legislation that reaffirms the U.S. Food and Drug A more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Students Are Researching Sleep to Improve Student Athletes' Performance How can California State University, Northridge student athletes enhance their performances? Learning how to get a good night's sleep may be the answer. A team of CSUN students is conducting research to find out. By studying a diverse range of athletes and tracking their sleep patterns, the researchers are hoping to discover ways to improve the a more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB showcases student innovation at 40th annual research competition on Feb. 13 Students from all disciplines will present their scholarly work and creative projects at the CSUSB Student Research Competition from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with top presenters advancing to the prestigious statewide event, which brings together outstanding scholars from across the CSU system. Cal State San Bernardino will celebrate student innovation more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Days After Stockton Train Crash, Garamendi Calls for Passage of Railroad Safety Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Congressman John Rulli (R-OH-06), congressional colleagues, labor leaders, and local leaders called on Congress to pass the commonsense and bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2025. "Thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling That the Will of California Voters for Fair Maps Be Honored * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the state's voter-approved congressional map can be used for 2026: "Today's decision is a victory for the people of California, and those who believe in fair representation in Congress. By ensuring the voter-approved map will be u more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Dems Dominating in Big States Translates to Forthcoming MAGA Meltdown * CNN: "Chance of a Dem landslide in 2026 is increasing" Democrats are up BIG on the generic ballot compared to the 2024 presidential election results across three major states on the House battlefield, CNN reports. In New York: Harris +13 (2024 President) - D+27 (2026 House polling) In California: Harris +20 (2024 President) - D+28 (2026 House polling)  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Deportations have more than quadrupled, ICE street arrests up elevenfold, new report shows * Key takeaways * Deportations of people arrested inside the United States increased fourfold, a larger increase than previously understood. * New enforcement tactics, which are less focused on people with criminal convictions, led to an increase in street arrests in communities by a factor of 11. * The chance of release from dete more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 5 -- Direct Relief issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Direct Relief's Fund for Health Equity Reaches Organizations in All 50 U.S. States with More than $67 Million in Support Since 2021, more than 300 grants have been issued to community organizations focused on eliminating health disparities. In the latest round of funding, $4 million was awarded to 28 organizations. * Direct Relief today announced that more than $67 million has reached community organizations in all 50 U.S. states to organiza more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Donor Support Advances the CSU's Bold Strategic Vision, Student Success By Alex Beall For the first time, the CSU's endowment market value surpassed $3 billion--strengthening the university's position to achieve goals laid out in its new strategic plan. The 2024-25 fiscal year marked a notable year for philanthropic support across the California State University, reflecting both strong momentum and steady, sustained growth. Donors contributed mor more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Earthjustice Calls on Congress to Hold the Department of Homeland Security Accountable Earthjustice responds to the Trump administration's recent attacks against civilians * In response to the Trump administration's attacks against civilians in Minnesota, Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen issued the following statement: "The administration continues to target communities in Minnesota and beyond. It is punishing people that disagree with its poli more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Researchers Collaborate on NASA's Northern Lights Rocket Launch * A NASA dual-rocket launch scheduled this month will explore the northern lights, whose sky-spanning colors have recently made a stunningly extensive appearance. Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and eight other institutions are collaborating on the mission, which aims to advance the understanding of what occurs in Earth's upper atmosphere du more PR

PASADENA, California, Feb. 4 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Extending Optical Fiber's Ultralow Loss Performance to Photonic Chips * Caltech scientists have developed a way to guide light on silicon wafers with low signal loss approaching that of optical fiber at visible wavelengths. This accomplishment paves the way for a new generation of ultra-coherent and efficient photonic integrated circuits (PICs), which will have a profound impact in a variety of on-chip applications including precision mea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to update standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports in 15 states. These updates, effective Feb. 5, 2026, ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace as the National Airspace System evolves with new navigational facilities and updated safety criteria. The agency found that immediate action was necessary to maintain air commerce safety, bypassing the standard notice period for  more PR

ARCATA, California, Feb. 4 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Free Tax Help Returns Through Student-Led VITA Clinic * Led by students from the School of Business, this clinic is part of the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, seniors, and those with limited English proficiency file their taxes accurately and on time. All student volunteers are IRS-certified, having passed a series of tests to ear more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Fresh Venture Foods, Gold Coast Packing and Babe Farms to Pay $900,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Produce processing company and affiliated companies resolve federal charges they failed to respond to multiple complaints LOS ANGELES - Santa Maria, California-based produce processing company Fresh Venture Foods, LLC and its sales and marketing companies Gold Coast Packing, Inc. and Babe Farms, Inc., will pay $900,000 and furni more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Giovanna Grigio Stars in 'Os 12 Signos de Valentina', a New Series From Netflix Now Being Filmed in Sao Paulo Sao Paulo - Fans, rejoice: filming of The 12 Signs of Valentina, a Netflix series based on the book by Ray Tavares, is in full swing! The lead role will be played by Giovanna Grigio (Rebelde, 2022). The actress stars as Valentina, a young woman who, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, blames the breakup on astrological incompatibility an more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following Q&A on Feb. 4, 2026, with computer science professor Katia Obraczka: * * * Greenhouses play an increasingly crucial role in feeding the world's growing population, allowing farmers around the globe to cultivate crops year-round as climate change alters historical growing seasons. However, the resource demands of traditional large-scale greenhouse farming have spurred concerns over sustainability -both from the environmental and financial pers more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-414) on the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (H.R. 4054). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 4054 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation by creating a new marketplace for accreditation by giving states the flexibility to designate industry-specific accreditors, providing an on-ramp for capable new accreditors, and directing accreditors to f more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session--Legislative Action On February 2, 2005, Rep. Sam more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-422) on the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a commonsense standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists in order to provide clarity and consistency in this area of the law and to safeguard the independence of busi more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving the option of self-funding. The bill also prohibit more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-270) on the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 4312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 11, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 4312, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, is to establish a national framework that provides stability and consistency in college sports. Specifically, the bill establishes a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee." Committee Action 117TH CONGRESS Second Session--Legislative Action On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduced H.R. 9523, the Tipped Employee Protection Act o more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-395) on the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (H.R. 4776). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Nov. 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 4776 is to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. Background and Need for Legislation  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrators Zeldin and Loeffler Pen Opinion Editorial in California Post Ahead of Trip to Los Angeles * Enough delays: it's time to rebuild wildfire zones at 'Trump Speed' LOS ANGELES \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler yesterday published an op-ed in the California Post Exit EPA's website previewing their trip to Los Angele more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Representatives Tran, Salinas, Senator Merkley Hold Press Conference Introducing Bicameral Bill to Hold ICE, CBP Accountable for Constitutional Rights Abuses * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) held a press conference to introduce bicameral legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CB more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * If you want to feel gratitude in your life, embrace nostalgia, VCU research finds Wistful memories - from a reunion, a song or even a daydream - strengthen a sense of social connection, which drives thankfulness. By Madeline Reinsel Did you skip your last high school reunion? If so, you may want to reconsider when the next anniversary rolls around. The experience could lead to increased feelings of gratitude, according to a new study (h more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 5 [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 on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Indigenous Peoples Block Access to Santarem Airport in Protest of Tapajos River Dredging Santarem, Para, Brazil - Indigenous Peoples from the Tapajos region blocked the main access road to Santarem International Airport today, escalating a mobilization ongoing since January 22 that blockaded the grai more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 4 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, posted the following news release: * * * Indigenous Protest Enters Second Week as Brazil Faces Pressure Over Amazon Waterway Decree * Santarem, Para, Brazil - On the 13th day blockading Cargill's grain terminal in Santarem, Indigenous protestors are demanding in-person dialogue with Brazil's federal government, following its failure to send representative more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it will partially review the findings in a patent infringement investigation involving semiconductor devices. The case follows a complaint filed by Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., El Segundo, California, and Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Villach, Austria, against Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co. Ltd., China, and its affiliates. An administrative law judge issued a final initial determination on Dec. 2, 2025, finding that Innoscience violated s more PR

POMONA, California, Feb. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Lanterman Development Project to Seek CPP Community Input CPP has completed Phase 1 of its market analysis of the historic Lanterman Developmental Center site and is set to launch Phase 2, including a campuswide survey in spring semester. The market assessment is being conducted by Keyser Marston Associates (KMA), which will assess potential demand for housing, commercial, employment, and other supporting land uses that will advance more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Simulations and supercomputing calculate one million orbits in cislunar space Satellites and spacecraft in the vast region between the earth and moon and just beyond -- called cislunar space -- are crucial for space exploration, scientific advancement and national security. But figuring out where exactly to put them into a stable orbit can be a huge, computationally expensive challenge. In an open-access dat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Drilling Near Nevada's Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge * SHOSHONE, Calif. -The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and conservation groups filed a lawsuit today in federal district court to halt exploratory mine drilling near the springs and wetlands of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The waters of Ash Meadows, which feed into the Amargosa River, are sacred to the Timbisha, who have used the springs and  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by office managing shareholder Carlo Majer and associate Belen Estelles-Zanon Carrascosa: * * * Milan-Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games At a Glance * Italy's hosting of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in February 2026 highlights not only sporting excellence, but also the Games' broader commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and institutional responsibility. * The event parallels more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by associate Glorimar Irene Abel: * * * Puerto Rico Supreme Court Enforces Private Employment Arbitration Clauses under Act 100 Discrimination Claims In Kendall Hope Tucker v. Money Group, 2026 TSPR 9, 217 DPR ___ (2026), the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico addressed the enforceability of an arbitration clause contained in a private employment contract in the context of a discrimination claim filed under Act No. 100 of June 30, 1959 ("Act more PR

ENCINO, California, Feb. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.8M Sale of 43,248-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Stow, Ohio STOW, Ohio - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 4246 Hudson Drive, a 43,248-square-foot industrial property in Stow, Ohio, for $3.8 million. "This sale-leaseback allowed the seller to unlock capital to reinve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, MARKEY, DAVIDS AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SCRAP PLAN TO WEAKEN VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS) led 78 total lawmakers in calling on the Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to withdraw the proposed rollback of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, as this attack on the standards would inc more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of all stroke types Highlights * Following a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of all types of stroke among women, according to a new study. * The study does not prove that the diet causes the lower risk; it only shows an association. * Women with the highest adherence to the Mediterranean diet were 18% less likely to experience any stroke, including a  more PR

MONTEREY, California, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * A Darker Strain of Environmentalism By Olivia Kilborn In the wake of the climate crisis, eco-fascism has experienced a resurgence across several political milieus. The far-right ideology has not only gained traction within online discussion forums, but has also been cited within the manifestos of several recent mass shooters. Across Europe, the entry of once-fringe, far-right political parties into mainstream electora more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Multiple Canadian Healthcare Organizations Select Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to Help Physicians Spend More Time on Patient Care * Lumeo Regional Health Information System (Lumeo RHIS) in Southeastern Ontario has selected Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent for a pilot project to streamline clinical documentation and reduce physicians' administrative workload so they can foc more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Music Is Having a "Golden" Moment on Netflix as New and Nostalgic Songs Storm the Charts Whether it's musical movies, concerts, competition series or intimate documentaries on the biggest singers and songwriters, Netflix fans can find a music fix for any mood. In recent years, we've also seen a surge in popularity for songs featured in Netflix shows and movies, whether it's new hits -- looking at you, Grammy-winning "Golden" -- or iconic spins fr more PR

SUNNYVALE, California, Feb. 5 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * NetApp Hosts Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast After market close on February 26, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 23, 2026. NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their per more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Netflix Premieres 'The TikTok Killer' on March 6 Netflix announced today the March 6 premiere of The TikTok Killer, the new Netflix docuseries produced by iZen Documentaries, with Arantza Sanchez (Grupo iZen), Cesar Marti (NewCo), and Santi Aguado (CAPA). In 2023, Esther Estepa, a 42-year-old woman, disappears in Spain after a trip during which she crossed paths with a social media content creator. With no answers, her family and t more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Netflix Shares Teaser of the Third and Final Season of 'High Tides' Today Netflix shares a teaser clip of the third and final season of the popular series High Tides. After two seasons full of romance, intrigue and family conflicts, fans can prepare for the final chapter of the series, in which tensions rise once again and romances, power relations and unspoken secrets come to the fore. The third season of High Tides will be availab more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * New Study Reveals How Burn Pit-Related Particulate Matter Triggers Harmful Lung Inflammation A new study from National Jewish Health helps explain how exposure to burn pit smoke and desert dust may damage the lungs of military service members deployed to regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq. The research, published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, sheds light on why veterans exposed to these enviro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation * Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Demand Trump Administration Reverse Funding Freeze on California's Critical Child Care, Family Assistance Grant Programs * The Senators' letter calls out the administration's partisan retaliation against blue states and repeated efforts by the administration to withhold, delay, or cancel federal projects and funds Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) are urging the Tr more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * No Brain, No Problem: What Robots Can Learn from Sea Stars * Ever feel run off your feet? Spare a thought for sea stars, creatures whose movement involves the coordination of hundreds of tiny tube feet to navigate complex environments - despite the lack of a central "brain." In other words, it's as though each foot has a mind of its own. For Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab, based within the USC Viterbi Depar more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * NSF-funded CSUSB research improves online STEM learning for students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions The study, led by faculty from CSUSB's Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, found that well-designed online STEM courses -- with clear structure and meaningful practice -- support student success at Hispanic-Serving Insti more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses condemn proposed rule, now up for public comment, capping graduate nursing student loans * National Nurses United (NNU) today condemned the Trump administration's proposed rule, posted for a 30-day public comment period from Feb. 2 to Mar. 2, outlining the planned exclusion of graduate nursing students from professional loans, which have higher limits than those for other graduate students. The union issued the followi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Bipartisan Bill to Support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Advances in Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced his bipartisan legislation to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities. The bill passed out of committee today by voice vote without o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bills to Bolster California's Water Supply, Drought Resilience * MORE WATER Act and GROW SMART Act would fund water recycling projects, water conveyance, habitat restoration, and innovative water-saving projects WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced a pair of bills to help address growing water supply challenges in California and the A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information The bills follow legislative models that are succeeding in supporting local news in a growing number of states * HARRISBURG -- On Wednesday, Pennsylvania's House Committee on Communications & Technology passed two important journalism and civic-information more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can humanities-driven AI reshape digital archive preservation and access? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -What do artificial intelligence (AI) and Black digital archives have to do with one another? A great deal, according to Christopher Dancy, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering and of computer science at Penn State. Black digital archives are online collections that preserve and document the histories, cultures  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 5 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Record Revenues: $12.3 billion GAAP EPS: $2.78, Non-GAAP EPS: $3.50 --Record Quarterly Total Company and QCT Revenues-- --Record QCT Automotive Revenues: 2nd Consecutive Quarter of Greater Than $1 Billion-- --Completed Acquisition of Alphawave Semi Accelerating Our Expansion into Data Centers-- * Qualco more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Slams GOP Bill That Hands Mining Industry Power to Gut Its Own Regulations * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor to oppose H.R. 4090, the so-called Critical Minerals Dominance Act, calling out the bill for giving the mining industry the power to rewrite its own rules while doing nothing to secure American supply chains. Watch Ranking M more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Slams GOP Bill That Hands Mining Industry Power to Gut Its Own Regulations Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor to oppose H.R. 4090, the so-called Critical Minerals Dominance Act, calling out the bill for giving the mining industry the power to rewrite its own rules while doing nothing more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Under This Administration, Billionaires Are Winning and Hardworking Americans Are Losing." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a full Committee hearing entitled, "The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council." "Last we more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Recognizing employee excellence that carries 'the legacy of military medicine' * Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Defense Health Agency acting deputy director, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel Cruz, DHA senior enlisted leader for the assistant director for health care administration, hosted an employee recognition ceremony at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 20. "Today's awardees have done a lot of great work," Case said, adding that DHA's A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Secures Major Funding for CA-31, Bringing in Over $18 Million for Local Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a group of government funding bills for FY26 passed into law, including all 15 Community Project Funding requests that Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) secured for his district. Totaling at $18,292,000, Rep. Cisneros will be bringing in funding directly to the CA-31 communities in the San Gabriel Valley. "I am proud to bring more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Secures Over $12.75 Million for Local Community Projects in California's 15th District * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) has secured $12,751,982 million in Community Project Funding that will go directly toward crucial local projects like revamping roadways and bike lanes, improving public transportation infrastructure, and developing childcare centers in California's 15 th Congressional District. "Partnering wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement Following Second No Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * Washington, DC \- Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "I will not be complicit in untrained and unaccountable actions by any ICE and CBP agents anywhere in our country. That is why, today, I voted against the appropriations continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Now is the time for serious negotiations b more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Valadao Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Pay Back Garlic Producers * Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, to ensure that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) distributes the remaining anti-dumping duties to U.S. garlic, honey, and crawfish producers that weren't paid by the agencies between 2000 and 2014. Under th more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Research that reaches beyond campus: How CSUSB associate professor Bilal Khan is advancing access to clean water - and student opportunity Through faculty-led research and multi-institution collaboration, Bilal Khan, associate professor in CSUSB's School of Computer Science & Engineering, is helping deliver clean water to underserved California communities - and creating meaningful research opportunities for students along more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Researchers discover how to dampen electronic noise in materials with potential for quantum technologies * Key takeaways * The noise that disrupts communication devices and sensors results from electrons being scattered by defects and temperature-driven vibrations in the materials they travel through. * A UCLA-led research team demonstrated that minuscule wires made from two unconventional materials can potentially reduce noise bel more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of the New Labor Building * State leaders, project partners, and community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Resources Building, now handed over to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The milestone marked the culmination of more than five years of collaboration, craftsmanship, and shared commitment to safety, schedule certainty, and community impact.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Sanders to Meet with AI Leaders in California Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced he would travel to California this month to speak directly with Artificial Intelligence (AI) leaders, and released the following statement: Artificial intelligence and robotics will transform the world. Today, a handful of billionaires in Silicon Valley are making decisions behind closed doors that will shape the future of humanity. Meanwhile, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-00361-AJB-BJW; S.D. Cal. filed Jan. 21, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Brett Rosen, et al., No. 3:26-cv-00361-AJB-BJW (S.D. Cal. filed Jan. 21, 2026) On January 21, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged California residents Brett Rosen and Deborah Braun and their company, RB Capital Partners, Inc., with securities fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to misleadingly promote the stock of st more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Semaglutide Improves Cardiovascular Health but Price Reductions Are Needed To Make It Cost-Effective, Study Finds Study Coincides With Ongoing Negotiations To Bring Down Semaglutide Prices * Semaglutide, the active ingredient in the weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, offers substantial cardiovascular benefits for selected patients without diabetes who have established heart disease, but further price reductions are neede more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Alex Padilla Introduces the MORE WATER Act Featuring Multibenefit Projects * (SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Feb. 4, 2026) Sen. Alex Padilla of California introduced the Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, the Environment, and Residences Act, or MORE WATER Act. The legislation includes the creation of a new Water Conveyance Improvement Program that would require large projects that co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Urges Senate Passage of Tyler's Law Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about fentanyl overdose victim Tyler Shamash and the importance of effective fentanyl testing in hospital emergency rooms. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee reported out Tyler's Law unanimously on January 15th, and Senator Banks urged final passage of Tyler's Law in the Senate. See remarks below: Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Secures Funding for 9 Additional Valley & Westside Projects * Sherman Oaks, California - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced that over $12 million in federal funds for projects in the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside have been included in legislation signed into law. These 9 projects are in addition to 4 other projects that were signed into law two weeks ago. Sherman has secured funding for nearly 200 earmarks i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Schweikert, Mann: Future Farmers of America Must Explain Ties to Chinese Communist Party Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), Oversight Subcommittee Chairman David Schweikert (AZ-01), and co-Chair of the Congressional Future Farmers of America (FFA) Caucus, Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), are calling on the FFA to explain its partnerships with entities controlled by the Chin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Juan Sanchez, federal co-chair at the Southwest Border Regional Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * Good morning, Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Stanton, and distinguished Members of the Committee. Thank you for the oppor more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Feb. 4 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Spanish MA Student Jose Francisco Moreno Presents Research in Pamplona, Spain * In mid-December, 2025, Spanish MA student Jose Francisco Moreno traveled to Pamplona, Spain, to present his original research at the Universidad de Navarra as part of the international conference, Jovenes Investigadores Siglo de Oro. He received travel support from a grant supplied by the Spanish MA program and from an ISU Graduate School travel grant in order to participate in p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * SST Committee Passes the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed H.R. 7273, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, during a full committee markup. This important legislation, led by Chairman Brian Babin and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren, strengthens America's leadership in space by providing clear direction for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * SWALWELL, LAWMAKERS INTRODUCED BILL TO PROMOTE INTERNET FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN IRAN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Dave Min (D-CA), and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) introduced the Internet Reach and Access Now Act or IRAN Act to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran. According to the Freedom House Index, (l more PR

MERCED, California, Feb. 4 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Recognized on Newsweek's Inaugural 'America's Best Colleges for Women' List * UC Merced has been recognized on Newsweek's inaugural America's Best Colleges for Women 2026 list, a national ranking designed to spotlight institutions that support, advance and elevate women across campus and beyond. Newsweek developed the new report in partnership with Gender Fair, an organization that promotes gender equity and accountability. As part more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Understanding What's Going on Inside of Cells: The Dimensionality of Gene Expression * Summary * Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided strong evidence that the CONCORD platform is a viable, accurate approach to mapping cell development. * CONCORD uses machine learning to create clean, clear maps that show how cells relate to each other in single-cell sequencing datasets. * CONCORD promis more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 'Discovery learning' AI tool predicts battery cycle life with just a few days' data A 'learner,' 'interpreter' and 'oracle' work together with minimal experiments to draw parallels between historical data and new battery designs * An agentic AI tool for battery researchers harnesses data from previous battery designs to predict the cycle life of new battery concepts. With information from just 50 cycles, the tool--developed at University of  more PR

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: DON LEMON, TED DANSON, KATE HUDSON, MILO VENTIMIGLIA AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 2-6 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The followin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Panetta Reintroduce Legislation to Support Central Valley Agricultural Producers * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to reintroduce the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation ensures domestic garlic, honey, and crawfish producers are paid the duties already collected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for China's unfair more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths By Jenny Kincaid Boone Each team in Super Bowl LX beat surprising odds to land a spot in the annual most-watched sporting event of the year. Before the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman. "Each team had daunting betting odds against even getting this far," Zim more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Feb. 4, 2026, by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Marco Rubio, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao, Special Assistant to the President of the U.S. and Senior Director for Global Supply Chains David Copley and Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Good morning. Welcome to Washington. We're glad you're here. This is a very important ministerial on a topic  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Condemns ICE and CBP's Violent Abuse of Power Under Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined a bicameral spotlight forum to denounce Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents' violent tactics and disproportionate use of force as they enact President Trump's mass deportation agenda in American cities. U.S. Senator Richard Blume more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Netflix and Warner Bros. on Impact of Proposed Sale on U.S. Production and Workforce Layoffs, Consumer Costs and Choice * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, questioned Netflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell about the more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Where fires used to be frequent, old forests now face high risk of devastating blazes * CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest's mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently at lower severity. The study by scientists at Oregon State University and USDA Forest Service Research & Development is important because those forests are culturally, economically an more PR

MONROVIA, California, Feb. 5 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision Zambia Signs MoU with Village Steps Foundation to Support Children's Education and Dignity Lusaka, Zambia - World Vision Zambia and the Village Steps Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the dignity and educational access of children in rural Zambia. The ceremony, held at the World Vision Zambia National Office, marks the launch of the "Shoes for Smiles - Walk This Way" campaign, an initiat more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix revises 2026-28 U.S. multifamily completions forecast upward * Construction starts remain resilient; economic conditions favor supply absorption SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 - Continued resilience in new construction starts has prompted Yardi(r) Matrix to increase its forecast for U.S. multifamily completions in 20 more PR