HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * 'Discourse Beyond Dartmouth' Expands Students' Horizons The program fosters practical skills for civic engagement throughout the world. Written by Charlotte Albright In the past year, more than 60 students have traveled to 30 countries on six continents as part of Discourse Beyond Dartmouth, a program that helps students dig deeper into social issues in the broader world. Projects and itineraries vary great more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 4 Things to Know Before Attending the Cross-Cultural Center Book Fair * Imagine this: You're walking into your elementary school's Scholastic Book Fair for the first time. Tables laden with books line the walls and, with your allowance in hand, you have free rein to choose whatever speaks to you. The world -of books -is your oyster. UC San Diego's Cross-Cultural Center is hoping to more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * A tiny cell structure with a big role in brain development * A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential therapies. In a study published in Cell Reports, biomedical scientist Xuecai Ge at the University of California, Riverside and her team focused on the primary cil more PR

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2026 PREMIERE DATES AND UNSCRIPTED RENEWALS * Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro." Kicking off the summer is the three-hour primetime concert television special, " CMA Fest presented by SoFi, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NV Calls on Nevada Senators to Advance Permitting Reform as Kamala Harris Campaigns in Las Vegas * Las Vegas, NV - Yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford were in Las Vegas for a campaign event where they claimed they would "discuss the challenges Nevadans face." In the end, it amounted to little more than politi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following statement: * * * AIV Labor Announces Enhanced AI Platform, Streamlining Labor and Employment Law Research for Users Since Vorys launched AIV Labor last summer, we've made significant advancements with the product. We're proud to announce AIV Labor, which now operates out of AIV, LLC, is faster than ever and even easier to use. AIV Labor's Agentic AI scours nearly 500 federal, state and local legal sour more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Alum Finds Hope in Local Communities *. Biostatistics Ahead of his alumni address at the 2026 SPH Convocation, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) discusses his priorities as the new president of the Barr Foundation, as well democracy, the immigration debate, and navigating uncertain times. Nearly 30 years ago, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) decided to pursue a Master of Public Health, in part, to lear more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Amplified Sciences enrolls patients in PanAMP real-world, multicenter clinical utility study * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Amplified Sciences, a diagnostics life sciences company revolutionizing early disease detection, announced Friday (May 8) the launch of PanAMP, a clinical utility study for its PanCystPro assay. This real-world, multicenter study in patients with radiographically confirmed pancreati more PR

ALAMEDA, California, May 5 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release: * * * Aptiv and Comau to Co-Develop Next-Generation Solutions for Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Industrial Logistics Collaboration to Deliver Safer, Smarter, and More Cost-Effective Industrial Automation * SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland and TURIN, Italy - Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology leader, and Comau, a worldwide leader in industrial automation, today announced a col more PR

YUMA, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Small Business Development Center earns top SBA awards for supporting local businesses For the second consecutive year, the Arizona Western Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been named the SBA Arizona District Office's Center of Excellence. Building on that recognition, the SBDC also earned the SBA's Excellence and Innovation Award for the Pacific Region--which includes California, Arizona, Hawaii, and more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts  more PR

MONROVIA, California, May 6 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV's LOCUST Demonstrates Landmark Capability at White Sands with JIATF-401 and FAA Coordinated test confirms safe, controlled laser engagement of drone targets in complex national airspace * ARLINGTON, Va. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a historic milestone for directed energy and homeland defense following the successful execution of a first-of-its-kind counter-unmanned aircr more PR

SAN MARCOS, California, May 4 -- California State University San Marcos campus issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Announces Bookstore Partnership With CSUSM to Elevate Student Success Cal State San Marcos and higher ed solutions partner Barnes & Noble College (BNC) are joining forces under a new partnership announced today. Following a highly competitive process, CSUSM selected Barnes & Noble College to help elevate its campus retail, enhance customer experience and impr more PR

WACO, Texas, May 9 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Students Selected for Fulbright Awards, Rotary Global Grants Prestigious international scholarship programs provide opportunities for students and recent alumni to study, conduct research and teach English abroad By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Baylor University students and recent graduates continue to be awarded the most prestigious - and highly competitive - scholarships and fellowships a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Bechtel and EIMISA Partner to Deliver Mining and Infrastructure Projects in Chile Collaboration brings together global EPC expertise and local construction capabilities to support complex project delivery * Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and project management, today announced an agreement with Echeverria Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. (EIMISA), a leading Chilean  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Bechtel and NABTU Partner to Advance Nuclear Construction Apprenticeships Agreement modernizes training to build specialized skills required for large-scale reactors and SMRs * Bechtel and North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance and modernize apprenticeship programs supporting the construction of a new generation of U.S. nuclear power pla more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Berkeley Lab's Kristin Persson Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences The Materials Project founder is among the 252 new academy members inducted this year. * Kristin Persson, a Daniel M. Tellep Distinguished Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley and faculty senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), ha more PR

STANFORD, California, May 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Brain imaging reveals migraine headache subtypes, Stanford Medicine researchers find * They've been described as "brain on fire" or "an ice pick through the head." Migraine headaches affect more than one in 10 Americans, and they're so much worse than a regular headache. As described by those who live with them, migraine headaches are intensely painful and are often accompanied by other d more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Presents More Than $2.2 Million for Critical Infrastructure Projects in Camarillo and Oxnard * Federal funding will strengthen emergency preparedness, modernize aging infrastructure, and improve access to clean drinking water Thousand Oaks, CA - On Thursday, May 7, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented checks to the City of Camarillo and the City of Oxnard for community projects she s more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Built through Persistence * For Veron Achaleke, the path to graduation was anything but typical -but it was always the goal. Originally from Cameroon, Achaleke moved to the United States and later joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, completing six years of service as a medical administrator with the 911th Airlift Wing in the Pittsburgh area. While balancing monthly military commitments, he enrolled at PennWest's C more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, May 8 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Music Groups Share Message to "Choose Love" on Tour Through Montana and Canada * BYU-Idaho music students took a performance centered on the theme "Choose Love," to audiences across Montana and Alberta, Canada during their April tour. The combined ensemble-featuring BYU-Idaho's premier choir, Collegiate Singers, and a cappella group, Vocal Union-performed a broad musical program that i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Court Decision Removing DA Rosen's Office from Stanford 11 Case, Urges State to Drop Charges (SANTA CLARA, CA) -- The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge's decision disqualifying Dis more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA selected as Los Angeles County Vote Center for June 2 Primary Election Cal State LA has been selected to serve as a Los Angeles County Vote Center in California's June 2 Primary Election. Voters in Los Angeles County will be able to cast their ballots for an extended voting period at any Vote Centers located across the county, instead of at a single designated polling place o more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, May 8 Tony Coulson (cybersecurity) was interviewed about the cyberattack on Canvas, an article featured the "Phoenix of Gaza XR" virtual reality project that Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) helped develop, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics. Canvas hack strands studen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Joshua Hurlbert, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer of the California High Speed Rail Authority. Hurlbert has been Director of Information Technology at Brightline West Trains since 2023. He was Director of Information Technology at Front more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces major hiring milestone with over 1,000 young adults entering the wildland firefighting force What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced a major hiring milestone for the wildland firefighting force with more than 1,000 young adults trained, certified, and hired to full-time and seasonal wildland fire positions since 2018 in a partnershi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents What you need to know: California is launching a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn, easing costs for families and supporting infant and maternal health as the state explores how CalRx can help bring down diaper costs. * SAN FRANCISCO - Ah more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom welcomes new members to the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new leadership and members on the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors -- a distinguished group of economic scholars and experts who advise the Governor and the Department of Finance on a wide range of economic issues facing the state. * * *  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires What you need to know: California is requesting a 12-month extension of federal disaster assistance for Los Angeles fire survivors to ensure thousands of families can continue accessing housing and financial support as they rebuild. * With thousands of Los Angeles fire survivors still  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 4 -- The California Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * California takes legal action against State Farm after investigation finds widespread mishandling of LA wildfire claims Expedited investigation finds widespread violations affecting potentially thousands of wildfire survivors; penalties sought are the largest pursued after a disaster this century * The California Department of Insurance today announced a major enforcement action  more PR

SEASIDE, California, May 9 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Provost Award winners plan futures of scientific research Olivia Beaudoin and Melanie Abarca are this year's honorees. By Mark Muckenfuss A love of research ties this year's Cal State Monterey Bay provost award winners together. Olivia Beaudoin, recipient of the Provost Graduate Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement, came to CSUMB specifically to study marine life. On the other  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on May 8, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Recognized by International Propeller Club * This week, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) was recognized by the International Propeller Club and received the Frank Courtenay "Salute to Congress" Award for championing legislation to support the American maritime industry. The Salute to Congress Award recognizes members of the U.S. Congress for their leadership and support of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP advises public of construction, delays at Calexico West port * CALEXICO, Calif. -U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advising the public to plan for potential delays when traveling from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, into the United States through the Calexico West Port of Entry vehicle lanes. Beginning May 12, 2026, construction will commence at th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra more PR

STANFORD, California, May 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Chair of Stanford University Board of Trustees Lily Sarafan to speak at the School of Medicine graduation * Lily Sarafan, chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees and founder of the senior in-home care provider TheKey, will be this year's keynote speaker at the School of Medicine's graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, in Maples Pa more PR

DAVIS, California, May 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Children with Rare, Debilitating Brain Diseases Suffer From Mutations in a Little-Known Protein Complex * Thousands of times per year, a family's moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling or making eye contact. Their limbs grow weak. The tiny child suffers seizures and breathing problems. Jawdat Al-Bassam, an associate professor of molecular and cellular b more PR

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the passage of Colorado ban on surveillance pricing, calls on Governor Polis to sign Denver, CO - Consumer Reports today applauded the passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing, is the practice of using personal data such as browsing history, inferred health conditions, fami more PR

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on Connecticut package bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy and surveillance pricing protections Connecticut legislators passed a bill that prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data, allows for removal of personal information from data brokers, and limits personalized pricing * Hartford, CT - Consumer Reports applauded the passage of Senate Bill 4, a package of legis more PR

PALO ALTO, California, May 8 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Wins Major Fourth Circuit Victory for Pro Bono Client Trokon Diahn Cooley won a major victory on behalf of pro bono client Trokon Diahn after the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted his petition for review, vacated his removal order and remanded his case for further proceedings. Diahn, now in his early 20s, has lived in the United States since age 2. Born in a refugee camp in Co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB and partners formalize CREATE Academy partnership to expand STEM and workforce pathways The CREATE Academy initiative will launch in summer 2026 with hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) programming, pre-college experiences and industry-connected training designed to prepare students for careers in emerging technologies and the future  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Palm Desert Campus honors Class of 2026 at graduation reception The reception highlighted academic excellence while offering a meaningful opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and journeys of the graduates. * The Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) Palm Desert Campus celebrated the Class of 2026 with a joyful and heartfelt graduation reception on May 7, bringing  more PR

ARCATA, California, May 8 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Faculty 2025-2026 * Since 1964, Cal Poly Humboldt has celebrated exceptional faculty through the Distinguished Faculty Awards-a competitive, peer-nominated process. Nominations are reviewed by the University Senate's Faculty Awards Committee, which recommends recipients to the Senate. Final approval and conferral of the awards are made by the university's President more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Donor's 'LIFE' Endowment Paves the Way for Scholar * School of Education scholar Shameeka M. Wilson '18, '20 MEd established an endowment at UNCG in 2019 as she was finishing her master's program. Her first scholarship was awarded in 2020. This eastern North Carolina native created the Shameeka Monay Wilson Legacy in Furthering Education (LIFE) Endowed Scholarship in Edu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contributions to the f more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Employers Brace for AI-Driven Workplace Shifts and Rising Risk, Littler's Annual Survey Shows U.S. employers are recalibrating workforce strategies as they adapt to surging artificial intelligence (AI) use and shifting priorities of the Trump administration. New research from Littler finds that while issues at the top of employers' agendas over the past year - including immigration and diversity more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Proposed budget deal in New York could prolong state's reliance on expensive and polluting fossil fuels Statement from Kate Courtin, Senior Manager, State Climate Policy & Strategy at Environmental Defense Fund * ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Governor and New York State Legislature appear to have reached a tentative agreement on the state's 2026 budget. "Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature appe more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Launches Factory Floor Fridays to Showcase American Manufacturing Across the Globe, Kicks Off Series at K2 The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the launch of Factory Floor Fridays, a new initiative bringing EXIM leadership directly to the facilities of American manufacturers to hear firsthand how the Bank can help U.S. companies grow, compete, and win in global  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Family inspiration leads PennWest graduate to a career supporting young learners * Inspired by her younger brother and driven by a passion for helping children thrive, Bridget Bartlett will graduate Saturday from PennWest Edinboro with a degree in early childhood and Deaf education. A native of Berea, Ohio, Bartlett said her path toward education became clear through the experiences she shared with her younger bro more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her place in the field * For Sarah Love, choosing the outdoors meant choosing the life she wanted. A PennWest Clarion student graduating May 9 with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Love grew up near the Allegheny National Forest in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, where fishing, hunting and spending time outside were simply part of everyday life. But her path to PennWest -and to a career in conservation -w more PR

SAN RAFAEL, California, May 5 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law By Conducting Budget Deliberations in Secret FRESNO, Calif. -- The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled. Beginning in 2018, the Fresno Cit more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Founders Day 2026: Celebrating 140 Years of Shared Moments * On May 8, 2026, Coca-Cola marks 140 years of moments of refreshment, resilience and optimism, connecting generations through a shared beverage experience. * Founders Day 2026 honors Coca-Cola's history from an Atlanta pharmacy counter to a global icon while celebrating a modern, evolving beverage portfolio * May 8 links  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 9 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Leon Panetta on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Leon Panetta: I do not see a deal that the United States can agree to right now, and that means we have a prolonged war on our hands. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Eugene Kontorovich, professor of law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law, and senior legal fellow at the Advancing American Freedom Meese Institute for the Rule of Law, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, May 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Staybridge Suites Houston - Humble Beltway 8 East HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 90-key Staybridge Suites Houston - Humble Beltway 8 East, located at 4819 Canyon Lakes Trace Drive, Humble, Texas 77396. The property, built in 2018, was purchased by Sahkar Hospitality Corporation more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Immunologist's lab demonstrates the power of B cells to gather, defend organs against cancer * Creativity and curiosity have always been central to the work of Joshua Moreau, Ph.D., an immunologist whose work at Oregon Health & Science University sits at the intersection of harnessing the immune system; delving into tissue biology; and, most recently, discovering a potentially powerful defense ag more PR

CLAREMONT, California, May 9 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * New Initiative Connects Pomona Students and Faculty With China Tania Rachidi '27 developed a burgeoning interest in China in middle school, so when she transferred to Pomona to major in international relations, she decided she wanted to expand that passion beyond the classroom. With the help of friends and classmates in her Introduction to International Relations class, Rachidi last year founded PACIFIC, the Pom more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 9 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Immigrant Rights Groups Demand Answers on DACA as Trump Administration Continues Administrative Squeeze SAN FRANCISCO - A group of national and Bay Area-based immigrant rights groups filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request yesterday to demand answers from the Trump Administration on its operation of the popular Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Over th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Latino Healthcare Under Attack: Lawmakers Are Reversing 14 Years of Progress * Report finds that the Trump administration is presiding over history's largest health coverage losses WASHINGTON - A new report from UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, finds that more than 4 million Latinos are among the roughly 14 million Americans projected to lose more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Announces Awards for Federal Library Excellence * The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) has announced the winners of its national awards for federal librarianship. These awards celebrate the innovative ways federal libraries, librarians, and library technicians serve with distinction and meet the information demands of the government, business and scholarly communities, and the A more PR

SUNNYVALE, California, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * LinkedIn Ads Agency Certification: What it means for agencies * New "Agency Certification" credential helps marketers identify agencies with LinkedIn Ads expertise * With LinkedIn Ads delivering 121% ROAS among major ad networks, certified agencies are best positioned to help marketers turn that performance into real business results * Marketers are under more pressure than  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Mapping the ocean with autonomous sensors * In late October 2025, Tropical Storm Melissa moved through the Caribbean Sea with moderate winds that didn't get much attention. But on Oct. 25, aided by a patch of warm ocean, the storm rapidly intensified. By the time it made landfall in Jamaica, it was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, uprooting trees, tearing the roofs more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab's Plume Modeling Tool Now on Mobile Devices Supported by the Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative (DPSI), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers are continuing to advance the Contaminant Transport Analyst (CT-Analyst) by adding plugin support for the Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK), enabling shared situational awareness across first responder communities using a mobi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NeuroChron: Detecting Dementia Before Symptoms Appear * Memory loss and cognitive decline appear after years of gradual change in the brain; at that stage, treatment can slow progression, but it cannot reverse the damage or halt ongoing decline. The challenge facing clinicians and researchers is as much about timing as treatment: how to identify risk early en more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Bains vs. Villegas: Democrats' Ugly Brawl GRAB THE POPCORN, FOLKS! Socialist Randy Villegas is torching his own party as "undemocratic" and "corrupt" after national Democrats elevated Progressive Jasmeet Bainsto their "Red to Blue" program. This is a political knife fight. Villegas is lashing out, Bains is scrambling to prove she's the anointed favorite, and California Democrats are exposin more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions * As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, May 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Names Suzanne Nora Johnson to Board of Directors * NVIDIA today announced that it has named to its board of directors Suzanne Nora Johnson, effective July 13, 2026. Ms. Nora Johnson is the former Vice Chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., where she spent two decades in more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Paisas gang member sentenced for human smuggling while on supervised release in joint HSTF/JTFA effort * LAREDO, Texas - A 25-year-old Laredo resident has been ordered to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens following a failed smuggling attempt near the La Bota Ranch area, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Duilio Ivan Selgado pleaded g more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * PEJ, Westinghouse and Bechtel Honored with EXIM's 2026 Energy Dominance Deal of the Year Award Financing Award Recognizes Historic Effort Advancing Poland's First Nuclear Power Plant * Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ), Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel received the 2026 Energy Dominance Deal of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) on April 30, 2026. The award rec more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on Eight Years Since the Iran Nuclear Agreement Withdrawal * San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking eight years since President Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement: "Eight years ago, Donald Trump followed through on a misguided and uninformed campaign promise by recklessly ripping up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-a  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 84 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960. The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award By Stephanie Koons A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contri more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Prevails in Winery Dispute After Five-Day Jury Trial Related Federal Court Victory Earns Trial Team Litigator of the Week Honors * A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Austin-based Litigation partner Casey Low prevailed in a five-day jury trial in favor of client Fred Schrader, the founder of the highly acclaimed Schrader Cellars winery, and the winery's current owner. A final judgment in the case was more PR

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Pilot (5/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) TUESDAY, MAY 19  8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. Stream  more PR

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: The Needle and the Damage Done (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "The Needle and the Damage Done" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/17/26) Logline : R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son. Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on p more PR

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (5/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) * TUESDAY, MAY 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/10/26) Logline : Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. Stream episodes next day on Hu more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * Rahul Guha and Alexander Aganin Earn Top Consulting Honors from Consulting Magazine CEO Rahul Guha and Senior Vice President Alexander "Sasha" Aganin receive top honors for lifetime achievement and excellence in thought leadership. Consulting Magazine named Dr. Guha and Dr. Aganin to its 2026 Top  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by White House Decision to Name Brian Hughes De Facto Head of Kennedy Space Center Today, Brian Hughes was named as the de facto Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center by the White House. Hughes, who led Trump's 2024 presidential electi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands DOD Watchdog Investigate Shady Trump Family Defense Contracts Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Department of Defense Inspector General Platte B. Moring III demanding an investigation into wheth more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Jay Derr and Baruch Feigenbaum, senior managing director of transportation policy: * * * Transit agencies need to focus on transit-dependent riders Transit-dependent riders should be recognized as the core customer group for most transit agencies. * For decades, transit planners have divided their ridership into two groups: transit-dependent and transit-choice. Transit-de more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * A Long-Overdue Farm Bill for Nebraska Producers * For many, spring is a season full of new beginnings. A time when the sun sets later, the weather gets a little nicer, and excitement for summer plans begins to grow. For ag producers across the Third District, spring is filled with hard work. Mornings start earlier and evenings stretch longer as they work to prepare for what lies ahead. Many Nebraskan r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Hosts Sixth Annual AANHPI Empowerment Summit * Irvine, CA -Following a tradition first started during his time as a California State Senator, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) hosted his sixth annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Empowerment Summit to recognize the contributions of key AANHPI leaders he represents in Orange County. "I am so proud to repres more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Schiff, Bay Area Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin to Release Funding for SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Complex * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and five Bay Area lawmakers urged the Trump administration to release millions of dollars of Congressionally approved funds for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which have b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Safe Battery and Energy Storage * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Better Energy Storage and Safety (BESS) Act. Co-led by Rep. Pat Harrigan (NC-10), this bipartisan legislation would allow the federal government to implement critical improvements to ensure safe energy s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Leads Letter Opposing Administration's Move to End Funding for Drug Test Strips * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and led a letter to the Trump Administration strongly opposing its recent decision by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to end funding for illicit drug test strips. In his letter to Secretary  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Deter CCP Aggression Against Taiwan Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to put Beijing on notice and ensure the United States has a coordinated sanctions strategy ready should the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) move to take physical or more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi Joins Bonamici, Underwood, & Sens. Merkley, Alsobrooks in Effort to Overturn Student Loan Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gomez, Goldman Introduce New Legislation to Invest $10 Billion Annually in Afterschool Learning Programs Today, U.S. Representatives and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Dan Goldman (NY-10), founding members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, introduced the Afterschool for All Act, new legislation that would provide $10 billion in federal funding annually for 10 years after school and summer learning pro more PR

THOUSAND OAKS, California, May 8 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release on May 06, 2026: * * * Sage awards higher education faculty for Critical Thinking Challenge A new contest from Sage invited academic librarians, faculty, and researchers to share strategies to help make critical thinking an everyday habit for learners. Read about the winning ideas. * Sage today announced the winners of its 2026 Critical Thinking Challenge, a global initiative recognizing innovative, practi more PR

THOUSAND OAKS, California, May 8 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Independent Publishing Awards Hosted by the Independent Publishers Guild, the awards celebrate the achievements of the independent publishing sector in the UK and Ireland. * Sage has won the Alison Morrison Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award at the Independent Publishing Awards, which recognizes efforts to make publishing a more diverse  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Graduate Nathan East Brings NFL Experience and Faith-Centered Perspective to Physical Therapy * For Nathan East, DPT '25, the path to physical therapy did not begin in a classroom or clinic, but on the field. From his own athletic experience to stepping onto an NFL field and back to the classroom, his journey shaped a personal calling toward athletic healing. He chose this path not as an outside more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez on trade court's tariffs ruling: Trump never gets tired of losing Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez released the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of International Trade ruling that President Trump's 10 percent Section 122 global tariffs were an unlawful abuse of executive authority: "President Trump never gets tired of losing in court. " more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Second act, strong finish * When Jessica Wheeler walks across the stage at PennWest California in May, it will mark more than the completion of a degree. It will represent a decision she made years ago to change course -and invest in herself. At 38, after nearly two decades working in newspaper circulation and distribution, Wheeler began to see her industry shifting. "I saw the writing on the wall," she said. "P more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Rep. Carbajal, Local Leaders Call Out Trump Administration's Attempts to Restart Offshore Oil Operations on Central Coast Santa Barbara, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24) joined local Central Coast environmental leaders to rally against the Trump Administration's attempt to restart offshore oil platforms owned by Sable Offshore Corporat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Rep. Lieu Secure $1.1 Million in Federal Funds for Mitigating Landslides in Palos Verdes Peninsula * Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Today, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Calif.-36) announced that they secured $1,145,144 in federal investments for Klondike Canyon's Landside Emergency Mitigation Plan, the project is part of nearly $259 million in funding secured  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Defends First Amendment Rights of UCLA Law Students * Schmitt Calls Out UCLA Administration for Violating Conservative Students' First Amendment Rights U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, sent a letter to UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk and UCLA Dean Michael Waterstone demanding answers following recent vi more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 8 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Pre-Commencement Celebrations and Awards Recognize Extraordinary Achievements * The unofficial launch of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville commencement season began with pre-commencement ceremonies hosted by campus affinity groups that celebrate extraordinary achievements by students. As stated by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, pre-commencement ceremonie more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Skechers Partners with WNBA NEW YORK, NEW YORK / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Skechers announced a multiyear deal that will position the global footwear leader as an Official Partner with the league. Skechers continues its ongoing global support for women's sports, and will be a fixture throughout the league as the more PR

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * STEVE CARELL, JELLY ROLL, SHARON STONE, JOHN MULANEY, GOLDIE HAWN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 11-15 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects,  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneur wins America's Startup competition * Student entrepreneur Lukas Garcia has been named one of 10 national winners in the America250 America's Startup competition, a national collegiate contest designed to spotlight early-stage ventures with potential to shape the country's future. Garcia, a chemistry major, began his journey in undergraduate research at the Molecular Structure Center, C more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Proposed Settlement in Agri Stats Antitrust Case * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of states in announcing a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. resolving allegations that the company illegally drove up prices of chicken, pork, and turkey for consumers. I more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * The art of lifelong learning * When Dr. Edward Teeple walks across the commencement stage Saturday at PennWest University, he will do so after a lifetime defined by learning, service and curiosity. Teeple, 75, is graduating from the California campus with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree -an accomplishment that adds yet another chapter to an already remarkable educational journey. A retired anesthesiologist, he prev more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following commentary: * * * To Europe and the Far East -- Pacific Area's over 175 years of history! By William H. Thiesen, Ph.D., Atlantic Area Historian As the refrain of the Coast Guard marching song "Semper Paratus" indicates, the service has a global reach. Expansion into the Pacific area has taken shape over the past 175 years. With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Weakness is "Breathtaking"; Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump's Ineffective Negotiations to End Illegal Iran War Schiff: "...This regime is emerging more powerful, at least it feels it's more powerful, more entrenched, more hard line, more of a threat to its own people. It's the result of entering a war without thinking about the consequences and conducting it incompetently. And the fundamental w more PR

MONROVIA, California, May 4 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Selects AV's Switchblade(R) 400 for LASSO Program Award establishes Switchblade 400 as key component of Army's enduring next-generation loitering munition program * ARLINGTON, Va. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), today announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program to support the rapid devel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Event in California * CHINO HILLS, CA - Today, U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Canyon Hills Junior High School as part of the Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour, in celebration of Ameri more PR

BERKELEY, California, May 9 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UC Expands Economic Proposal, AFSCME Declines Offer Ahead of Planned May 14 Strike Despite making meaningful progress at the bargaining table this week, AFSCME declined another UC offer that would have increased pay by more than 34% and provided $2,000 ratification bonuses to eligible employees. "We are disappointed that the latest proposal package was not accepted," said Missy Matella, Asso more PR

MERCED, California, May 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced and Reedley College Expand Transfer Opportunities for Valley Students * A new partnership between Reedley College and UC Merced is designed to expand opportunities for students to remain in the Central Valley and seamlessly transfer after completing their community college studies. The partnership, known as the Merced Promise, will strengthen and streamline transfer pathways from Ree more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively. This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976. * * * Read stories from each of the G more PR

LA VERNE, California, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: * * * The Hidden Fragility Behind a Global Food Staple Soybeans may appear stable across the American landscape, but farmers and researchers reveal a system held together by risk and adaptation * Across the American Midwest, rows of soybeans stretch to the horizon, symbols of modern agriculture's precision and scale. But beneath that orderly surface, says University of La Verne anthropologist Laur more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Convenes 167th Commencement Commencement weekend begins May 21 with a Mass for graduates and families, and the celebration continues through May 23 as students in each of USF's five schools graduate this spring. A total of 2,016 students will receive degrees, including 1,034 undergraduates, 920 graduate students, and 62 doctoral students. USF is awarding honorary degrees to actre more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys Jumps 34 Spots to No. 126 in 2026 AmLaw 200 Rankings Vorys made a historic leap in the 2026 AmLaw 200 rankings, advancing 34 places to No. 126. According to American Lawyer, Vorys recorded the largest jump of any firm this year and achieved the second largest percentage increase in gross revenue among all AmLaw 200 firms. Vorys experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, which is a refl more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * When It Comes to Data Privacy, Consumers Must Be in the Driver's Seat: Attorney General Bonta, Partners Secure $12.75 Million General Motors Privacy Settlement * Largest CCPA penalty in California history to date and first data minimization case OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with San Francisco County District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Los Angeles County  more PR