SAN DIEGO, California, May 19 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * $2 Million Investment Expands Early Literacy and Learning Opportunities for Children in San Diego County * More children and families across San Diego County will gain access to early literacy and learning opportunities through $2 million in grants announced by the Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation.  The grants are made in collaboration through Dr. Seuss Foundation's Bright Futures initiative and the Ready to Learn endowment at S more PR

BURBANK, California, May 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'The Rookie' Season 8 Finale Surges to Over 9 Million Total Viewers * Series photos are available here. "The Rookie" Season 8 Finale (5/4/26) * "The Rookie" concluded its remarkable Season 8 on a high note, growing three weeks in a row and surging to 9.25 million Total Viewers, topping its Season 7 finale (+4%; vs. 8.93 million on 5/13/25) and earning its biggest audience in over three months (since 1/26/ more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * 'Whose House?' Rams Rookies Bring Cheers, Smiles to Cedars-Sinai Patients * In what has become an annual tradition, more than 20 members of the Los Angeles Rams' 2026 rookie class dedicated a day to visiting patients, families and caregivers at Cedars-Sinai and Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital. The rookies made stops throughout Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( more PR

ARCATA, California, May 18 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * A Gift Rooted in Curiosity and Care for the Coast * The gift began with curiosity. While visiting the North Coast with his wife, Rhonda Rundle, Thacher stumbled upon the Marine Lab during a walk in Trinidad. What he found was a welcoming public space, thoughtful exhibits, and students and staff eager to share the lab's work. After an impromptu visit, he emailed the lab's director to ask how he could make a small contribution more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, inclu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including ma more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Agentforce Life Sciences Now Used by More Than 140 Industry-Leading Organizations to Unify Health Engagement and Boost Outcomes * A growing list of industry leaders including Chiesi, Moderna, and Merck Animal Health are using Agentforce Life Sciences to scale AI-native clinical and commercial operations. The majority of the top global pharmaceutical companies rely on more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * AI Can Seem More Human Than Real Humans in a Classic Turing Test, Study Finds * Key Takeaways * UC San Diego researchers ran a rigorous three-party Turing test and found that, with the right "persona" prompt, advanced AI can pass as human in live chats. * GPT-4.5 was judged "human" 73% of the time; LLaMa-3.1-405B was 56%. * Without persona prompting, performance dropped sharply. * The results raise new questions about  more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia names new Provost and Chief Academic Officer Attorney and Professor of Business Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM most recently served as Interim Provost and Associate Provost * Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM, has been named Alvernia University's new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Wells, who most recently served as Associate Provost, will oversee the University's academic enterprise, Career Development, educational technology, Registrar, Library and seve more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Homeland Security and Immigration Director Cooper Smith to the Washington Examiner: * * * A sanctuary law that tied police hands In El Cajon, California, just 25 miles from the Mexican border, a city councilman recently made a simple request. Federal agents had alerted local officials about more than 50 unaccompanied children who might be living in unsafe conditions alongside illegal immigrants. Could El Cajon's local police conduct a w more PR

CUPERTINO, California, May 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Sports expands to more than 90 new countries and regions * Apple Sports -the free app for iPhone that gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more -is now available to download on the App Store in more than 170 countries and regions around the world, including more than 90 newly added markets. Designed for speed and simplicity, the app delivers  more PR

CUPERTINO, California, May 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed a suite of accessibility updates that use Apple Intelligence to bring new capabilities to features users rely on every day, including VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader. 1 Apple also announced on-device gen more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many healthcare and other criti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * As Wildfires Burn, Rainfall Can Strip Oxygen From Rivers, Killing Fish * Runoff from a high-intensity storm during the 2022 McKinney Fire depleted oxygen in the Klamath River to levels lethal to fish, killing aquatic life along nearly 60 miles of one of California's most culturally significant waterways, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study. The study, conducted in cooperation with the Karuk Tribe, the Yurok Trib more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU expands bachelor's degree access for California's community college students Statewide expansion of the California Community College Achievement Plan creates new transfer pathways at all 116 California community colleges By Meenah Rincon Arizona State University is expanding the California Community College Achievement Plan statewide, opening online bachelor's degree pathways for students across all 116 California community colleges and marking one of t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * At Spotlight Forum, Democrats Sound Alarm on Corrupt DOJ Antitrust Settlement That Allows Live Nation-Ticketmaster to Continue Abusing Its Monopoly to Harm Music Fans, Artists, and Venues State AGs Have Stepped In to Defend Consumers and Workers from Live Nation-Ticketmaster's Abusive Practices * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Sen. Rich more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Applauds FTC's Rulemaking on Unfair Food Delivery Fees Harming Consumers * Federal rule must set a floor, not a ceiling and must complement California's strong consumer protection laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its rulemaking proceedings to address unfair and deceptive acts or practices related to online food delivery f more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professional degree" and would dramatically reduce the availa more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Netchoice v. Weiser, supporting Colorado's law requiring social media platforms to provide fact-based notices about their products -products that for many users are as addictive as the more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Education issued a rule dramatically limiting which de more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical health professions.  The rule that takes effect J more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, including in healthcare and other critical workforce fiel more PR

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to feder more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Bakersfield Californian Recommends Dr. Jasmeet Bains As the Best Candidate for CA-22 * The Bakersfield Californian editorial board is recommending Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the race for CA-22, citing her long record of legislative results, clear fit for the district, and proven ability to "prioritize her district and her constituents' wellbeing, rather than her party's." The board also underscores Dr. Bains' strength on the defining i more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 19 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Bellucci Center brings hearing experts to Omaha, announces doctoral scholars * The Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Translational Hearing Center at Creighton University will host its annual Bellucci Symposium on Hearing Research on Friday, May 22, bringing to Omaha internationally recognized experts in hearing science, neuroscience and regenerative medicine. The symposium is free and open to the public. This year's focus will be auditory and vestibular restoration and more PR

LOS GATOS, California, May 20 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Beloved NHK Dramas to Stream on Netflix Worldwide Starting June 22 Netflix today announced it will begin streaming a wide selection of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) drama series starting June 22, 2026. Beloved titles from NHK's celebrated lineup -- including Taiga dramas, morning serials and Drama 10 series -- will arrive on Netflix in a first wave this June, with additional titles rolling out through early 2027, bringing NHK's rich drama st more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Birds clap in the dark to flirt * Some birds sing to attract a mate. Others dance or display colorful feathers. But in the moonlit forests and shrublands of northern Argentina, one bird courts romance by snapping its wrists together, producing a sharp clapping sound scientists have puzzled over for decades. Now, researchers have captured the behavior in detail for the first time, revealing how scissor-tailed nightjars create one more PR

MENLO PARK, California, May 19 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Building the quantum toolbox * By Ali Sundermier * QuantISED supports the development of quantum technologies aimed at addressing fundamental questions in physics, including the nature of dark matter and the connection between quantum mechanics and gravity. * In Phase 1, researchers built and demonstrated new types of quantum detectors and devices that can operate in areas of physics that were previously hard to explore. *  more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, May 20 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * Built on TikTok: Celebrating the Thriving Small Business Community TikTok is where people turn ideas into successful businesses by tapping into a highly engaged community of more than 1 billion users globally. For many small businesses, the platform creates an opportunity to build loyal customers, grow their brands, and transform their futures through the success they find on TikTok. In celebration of Small Business Month  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom advocates for disaster recovery and stronger crisis response in Washington, D.C. What you need to know: Governor Newsom met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to advocate for issues impacting Californians, including Los Angeles fire recovery and pollution from the Tijuana River. * WASHINGTON D.C. - Governor Gavin Newsom today is in Washington, D.C., meeting with federal officials on issues affecting Cal more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Trump sticks Taxpayers with $111 million bill for his illegal deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles last year New federal records show Trump's unlawful deployment in Los Angeles has already cost taxpayers more than $111 million What you need to know: Taxpayers are footing a $111 million bill for Trump's unlawful National Guard deployment in Los Angeles -- which pulled Cal Guard troops away from the life-savin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Transportation has completed an inventory of hundreds of funerary objects tied to Native American tribal communities in California and plans to transfer the items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice said Caltrans identified 357 catalog entries of associated funerary objects connected to archaeological excavations conducted in Sonoma County along Highway 1 during 2008 and 2009. The col more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- California State University Channel Islands campus has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects connected to the Chumash people, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The notice states that CSUCI determined there is a cultural affiliation between the remains and funerary objects and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation. According to the not more PR

PASADENA, California, May 19 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Names and Celebrates Its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients * The Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) is the highest honor the Institute bestows upon a graduate. The DAAs are given in recognition of "a particular achievement, a series of such achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishment." The members of the 2026 class of DAAs-first announced at Caltech's 89th Annual Seminar Day on May 16-join the 280 indivi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: an executive summary Protection of the natural world never needed to become the enemy of reliable energy abundance--and need not remain so. Editorial note: this week the Capital Research Center will release Enemies of Energy, a research report that profiles the 15 most influential anti-energy NGOs, their 15 largest known donors, and ten of the biggest myt more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Questions Trump Administration on Iran War During Committee Hearing * During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) questioned Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman and Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and the current stat more PR

MERCED, California, May 18 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Celebration of UC Merced and CITRIS Looks Both Back and Forward * A recent celebration marked important anniversaries for two partners in research and innovation, but both emphasized that the most exciting events still lie ahead. The commemoration at UC Merced on Main marked 25 years of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute and 20 years of UC Merced, one of its member ins more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 18, 2026, by Health Coverage Access Director Jennifer Sullivan and Elizabeth Zhang, research assistant on the Health Policy Team: * * * Higher Marketplace Premiums Take a Toll on Enrollment and on Marketplace Enrollees Congressional Republicans failed to extend premium tax credit (PTC) enhancements at the end of 2025, and now the harm of higher marketplace premium costs is beginning to show up.[1] Enrollment has plummeted, and many families a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs). DATES: This moratorium is effective May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background Under the Patient Protection and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published a notice on May 14, 2026, proposing additions to and deletions from the federal Procurement List under the AbilityOne Program. The proposed changes would affect products and services supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. Under the proposed additions, the Committee is considering adding several spice and seasoning products for procurement by the Department of Defense through  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 (TNSrep) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Some AI Mental Health Apps Are Actively Harmful for Teens--But a Safer Approach Exists The new Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute finds one of the most popular AI therapy apps that teens can download and use is an "unacceptable" risk, and identifies what a safer design actually looks like * Common Sense Media today released a comprehensive risk assessment finding that some AI mental health apps could actively  more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, May 19 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Community shows support for mental health awareness at 8th annual Stand Up to Stigma 5K * Loma Linda University Behavioral Health held its 8th annual Stand Up to Stigma 5K on Sunday, May 17, bringing in 900 participants in a display of support for mental health awareness. Community members, staff, and students of all ages gathered to walk and run for a cause that impacts millions across the country. According to the National Institute of Mental more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Restores Ownership of Historic Land to Tulare County * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Tulare Youth Recreation and Women's History Enhancement Act alongside Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20). This bill authorizes the sale of two parcels of lands from Union Pacific Railroad to Tulare County in order to restore the City Skate Park and historic Tulare Women's Club. "For years, the Tulare Skate more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa, McBride, and Moylan Demand USDA Reverse Harmful Changes to Rural Homeownership Program * Today, Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Sarah McBride (DE-AL), and James Moylan (GU-AL) led a bipartisan letter urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately reverse recent changes to the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, a key federal program that helps low- and very low-income families  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Philip Luck, director of Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, and Christopher M. Meissner, professor of economics at the University of California-Davis: * * * How Trade Reduces the Risk of War That trade and security are linked is among the oldest claims in political economy. A new paper by Ling Feng, Qiuyue Huang, Zhiyuan Li, and Christopher Meissner marks a major step forward in measuring the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Riley McCabe, associate fellow for the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program: * * * San Diego Mosque Shooting Marks a Deadly First in the United States The attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, in which two teenagers killed three people before taking their own lives, appears to be the first ideologically motivated lethal attack on a mosque in the United States this century. Although much remains unknow more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB celebrates its Class of 2026 More than 3,100 graduates were honored over five ceremonies May 15-16 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario. "Calling CSUSB education transformational is not an exaggeration," university President Tomas D. Morales said. "I have seen this truth demonstrated again and again in the lives of the students who entrust this university with their academic dreams and goals." * California State Universi more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Strengthens Healthcare Preparedness Across Hurricane-Prone Regions Ahead of 2026 Season * Ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Direct Relief is strengthening healthcare preparedness across hurricane-prone regions through pre-positioned emergency medical supplies, resilient power infrastructure investments, and regional emergency response partnerships designed to help healthcare providers maintain continuity of ca more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Proposes to Eliminate and Delay Protections from Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water The plan would weaken protections for up to 105 million people nationwide * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to repeal federal restrictions on four PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water. The move will eliminate the landmark 2024 regulations that set nationwide dri more PR

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, May 20 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Eastman Achieves ISO 59014 Certification,Advancing Leadership in Sustainable Circular Material Recovery Independent certification by SCS Global Services confirms Eastman's commitment to transparent and sustainable secondary material recovery. * Eastman today announced that its Kingsport, Tennessee, site has achieved ISO 59014 certification through SCS Global Services. The certification includes Eastman's material-to-material methan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * 'Balcony solar' bill to cut energy costs clears California Senate SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group applauds California's Senate for passing a bill today that would let residents install small, portable "balcony solar" systems in apartments, condos and single-family homes, bringing them relief from sky-high electricity bills. Senate Bill 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, cleared the Senate in a 35-1 vote, with f more PR

TURLOCK, California, May 20 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Faculty Awards Celebrate the Educators Behind Stan State's Transformational Learning Honorees Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Research, Governance, Community Engagement and Faculty Development * At Stanislaus State, transformational learning experiences begin with faculty members whose teaching, scholarship, mentorship and service shape the lives of students every day. This year, the University recognized five faculty members for  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is issuing a preemption determination concluding that Federal law preempts State laws that restrict OCC-regulated banks' flexibility to decide whether and to what extent to pay interest or other compensation on funds placed in real estate escrow accounts; or assess fees in connection with such accounts. This preemption determination will provide much-needed clarity to banks and other stakeholders. DATES: This final rule is effective on June  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proffers this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit the public's input on regulatory considerations related to the review of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The information provided will help identify factors for potential risk-based deregulation and could inform future rulemaking; input might also offer non-regulatory solutions. Comments are due on June 15, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opportunity to testify on behalf of The Fertilizer In more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her path: How one transfer student discovered purpose at PennWest * Tammi Porterfield didn't arrive at PennWest by chance - her transfer was the result of careful reflection, determination and a clear vision for her future in social work. Living in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and working full time at Torrance State Hospital, she knew that the right academic program would be essential to achieving her long-term goal. Looking back at the moment that shifted  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 19, 2026: * * * FP PEO Snapshot: 4 Things PEOs Should Know About the New DOL Joint Employer Proposal The Labor Department's recent proposed joint employer rule is welcome news for the PEO industry. That being said, you've received similar welcome news every other time the DOL went through this same exercise in the past, only to see the helpful guidance unwound by a new administration. Watching the joint employer rule evolve is like watching a very sl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Introduces Bill to Address California's Disastrous Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Creating Accountability in Loan (CAL) Repayment Act to rein in pandemic-era unemployment mismanagement and fraud and protect taxpayer-funded public resources. Specifically, this legislation would require states with outstanding federal unemployment insurance (UI) debt to repay th more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Gap Inc. Appoints Donald Kohler as Banana Republic President and Chief Executive Officer Kohler Brings Deep Luxury and Heritage-Brand Expertise to Advance Banana Republic's Modern Explorer Vision * Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced Donald Kohler will join the company as Global Brand President and CEO of Banana Republic in July 2026 and will be based in San Francisco. A seasoned leader with more tha more PR

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 (TNSxrep) -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech to Present New Data at ASCO 2026, Reinforcing Giredestrant's Potential to Transform the Treatment Paradigm in Early Breast Cancer * New giredestrant data from the lidERA study on its potential as a new standard of care for adjuvant ER-positive breast cancer across all menopausal stages * Primary results from the persevERA study on the numerical improvement in progression-free survival observed with fir more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Wins Unanimous Acquittal of Next Jump Co-Chief Executive Meghan Messenger of Charges She Bribed U.S. Navy Admiral to Obtain Federal Contract * A federal jury in Washington, D.C. unanimously acquitted Meghan Messenger, co-chief executive of Next Jump, and her co-defendant Charlie Kim of charges alleging they had bribed Robert P. Burke, the highest-ranking four-star admiral in the United States Navy,  more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries advances long-term technology innovation through investment in Playground Global GF deepens its engagement with the startup ecosystem, partnering with experienced technology leaders to support next wave of AI data center and Physical AI technologies * MALTA, N.Y., - GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) today announced that it is investing in Playground Global's Fund IV as a limited par more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands California Litigation Platform With Cheryl O'Connor in Orange County * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Cheryl O'Connor has joined the firm as a partner in its Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in the Orange County office. "Cheryl joins Goodwin with an impressive trial experience and a background in government service that positions her well to advise on complex matters," said more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces common signs of "California Derangement Syndrome" - and highlights easy cures What you need to know: Many in the right wing are falling ill after consuming repeated misinformation from right-wing outlets like Fox News, the New York Post, Breitbart, and Newsmax -- which insist California is a dystopian crime-ridden communist wasteland. Treatment is available and requires no insurance: facts, dat more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 19 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Graduating Hurst Horizon Scholars Reflect * Yale Law School's groundbreaking Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program provided a full-tuition, need-based scholarship to more than 15% of J.D. students 4 in the 2025-26 academic year.  For decades, Yale Law School has been a leader in need-based financial aid, working to ensure every student has the chance to pursue a legal education regardless of their financial circumstances. The Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Vows Unrelenting Oversight As Steve Pearce Takes Control of Public Lands * New Bureau of Land Management Director confirmed by Senate WASHINGTON - Today the United States Senate voted to confirm Ste more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary Series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT Debuts June 1 * * The HBO Original three-part documentary series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT, directed and executive produced by Chris Smith (HBO's Emmy (r) -winning "100 Foot Wave"), debuts MONDAY, JUNE 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Subsequent episodes will debut Mondays at the same t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. DATES: This moratorium is effective on May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by associate Heather M. Romero and partner David J. Vernon: * * * CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria for Home Health Agencies and Hospices Executive Summary On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) simultaneously imposed six-month nationwide temporary enrollment moratoria on Home Health Agencies ("HHAs") and hospices under its authority at 42 CFR Sec. 424.570. Medicare, Medicaid, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Reps. Chu's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Postsecondary Education for Foster Youth * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote H.R. 7431, the Fostering the Future Act, which includes the text of the bipartisan Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act introduced by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01). The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom For All California Holds Annual Advocacy Day to Continue Fight for Reproductive Freedom * Reproductive Freedom for All California recently welcomed more than 50 members from across the state to the California State Capitol for its annual Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day and press conference, bringing together supporters, legislators, and partners to advocate for p more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * In the Digital Health Era, Can We Do Better Than a Consent Form? * This commentary by Camille Nebeker, EdD, MS, a professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and an affiliate of both the Design Lab and Qualcomm Institute, with decades of experience conducting empirical research on digital health research ethics, argues that we need to rethink informed consent in the digital hea more PR

OAKLAND, California, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * In Their Own Words: The Children at Dilley Tell Us They Are Suffering LOS ANGELES -- In a brief filed in federal court today, lawyers for children incarcerated at the Family Residential Treatment Center in Dilley, Texas (Dilley) describe the federal government's most recent claims of compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) as "fanciful" and reiterate their concerns that children continue to be hungr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, announced approval of the leasing ordinance submitted by the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012. The approval, issued by the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs on May 11, 2026, authorizes the Tribe to enter into certain land leases without requiring additional approval from the Secretary of the Interior. The notice explains that the HEARTH Act amended more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 in a patent dispute involving semiconductor devices imported into the U.S. The agency announced on 05/12/2026 that it will issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against Innoscience companies named in the investigation. The investigation began on 08/30/2024 after Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. of El Segundo, California, and Infineon Technologies Austria AG filed a complaint alleging patent infringement tied to s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing part of an administrative law judge's ruling in a patent investigation involving imported ink cartridges and cartridge components tied to Epson products. The agency announced on 05/12/2026 that it will examine whether Epson satisfied the economic requirements tied to domestic industry protections under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation began on 06/17/2025 after Epson America, Inc., Epson Portland, Inc., and Seiko Epson Corporation alleged  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission is seeking public comment after receiving an amended complaint involving imported pickleball paddles and alleged violations of federal trade law. The filing, submitted by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 tied to the importation and sale of pickleball paddles in the U.S. The notice was published by the International Trade Commission on May 11, 2026. According to the complaint, the products under review involve more PR

GARY, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * IU Northwest names Andrae Marak, Ph.D., as new Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Indiana University Northwest has named Dr. Andrae Marak as its Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He will begin his appointment on Monday, June 1, 2026. Marak comes to IU Northwest with decades of leadership and teaching experience at various higher education institutions across the country. Most recently, he served as the Provost and Exe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Sebastian Chilco and shareholders Stephanie L. Mills-Gallan and Jill Marie Lowell: * * * Chicago Refines Paid Leave Rules Ahead of June 1 Effective Date At a Glance * Chicago issued revised rules implementing its Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, effective June 1, 2026. * The rules primarily clarify existing requirements and expectations, including permissible use in childcare disruptio more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, May 19 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Eating an avocado a day may keep your blood sugar at bay * New findings suggest one simple dietary habit -eating an avocado daily -may support blood sugar management by shifting the glycemic impact of the overall diet A secondary analysis of the landmark Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) found that daily consumption of fresh avocado significantly reduced dietary glycemic load (GL), a measure of how the quantity and quality of carbohydrates  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Names Jennie Wang VonCannon to the 2026 Women of Influence: Attorneys Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Crowell & Moring partner Jennie Wang VonCannon to its 2026 Women of Influence: Attorneys list. The list honors women attorneys in Los Angeles who "have been recognized for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highes more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Morgan Lewis partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman to its 2026 Women of Influence list, which recognizes leaders who are shaping the business and legal landscape of Southern California. A Los Angeles native, Yardena serves as co-deputy leader of Morgan Lewis's global litigation prac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the federal loan forgiveness program for educators. T more PR

ENCINO, California, May 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers North Dallas Multifamily Asset Sale DALLAS - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Infinity on the Point, a 249-unit multifamily property in Dallas, Texas. "The sale is one of the first transactions approved by a Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) in the Dallas-Fort Worth region involvi more PR

ENCINO, California, May 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.86M Sale of 242-Unit Self-Storage Property in Janesville, Wisconsin JANESVILLE, Wis. - 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 Lark Self Storage, a 242-unit self-storage property located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The property sold for $2.86 million. "This tr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows * AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today's world. This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis, Minn., May 27-30. Wit more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Meet the First Triton to Reach the NBA * Less than a year after earning his degree from UC San Diego in 2025, Hayden Gray became the first Triton to ever play in the NBA. Gray made his debut for the Utah Jazz last month in Los Angeles against the Lakers. He recently joined the Tritoncast podcast from LionTree Arena to talk about what it was like to play against future Hall of Famer LeBron James; spending the past winter playing pro more PR

IRVINE, California, May 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Metropolitan New York ranks as America's largest hurricane exposure zone, Cotality report finds * \- New York beats major Florida and Texas metros with 3.27M+ homes at risk from hurricane winds and storm surge \- More than $12.26T in national property value is exposed to hurricane wind risk \- ~1M homes face severe flood risk outside mandatory insurance zones - driving estimated $1.73B in annual losses IRVINE, C more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to fede more PR

PASADENA, California, May 20 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news on May 19, 2026: * * * NASA's Psyche Mission Aces Mars Flyby, Targets Metal-Rich Asteroid The successful flyby of Mars on May 15 provided the mission team with a valuable practice run ahead of the spacecraft's arrival at the mysterious asteroid Psyche in 2029. NASA's Psyche spacecraft completed its close approach of Mars on May 15, coming within 2,864 miles (4,609 kilometers) of the planet's surface. This flyby used a gravity assist from Mars t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news: * * * SCOTUS Declines to Hear Child Exploitation Case Against Twitter (X), Teeing Up Battle in Congress Over Section 230 Reform The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) issued a statement about the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to review a shocking 9th Circuit Court ruling in John Doe #1 and John Doe #2 v. Twitter, Inc. that held Section 230 provided Twitter (now X) with legal immunity for knowingly possessing and distributing child sexual more PR

LOS GATOS, California, May 20 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 19, 2026: * * * Netflix Expands Consumer Products Footprint with Strategic Confectionery and Toy Partnerships Netflix and The Ferrero Group Will Bring the Wonka Universe to Life Through a New Global Collaboration Netflix Names Moose Toys Master Toy Partner for Young MacDonald and Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory * Today at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Netflix Chief Marketing Officer, Marian Lee, provided a closer look at how Netflix's consumer more PR

LOS GATOS, California, May 20 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Viewership Peaks With Nearly 17 Million Global Viewers for MVP MMA's Rousey vs. Carano, Averaging 12.4 Million Viewers Across the Triple Main Event The fight card was presented by Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul for Most Valuable Promotions * * In the Netflix and MVP blockbuster live triple main event on Saturday, 16 May at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California: - Ronda Rousey (13-2, 10 Submissions, 3 KOs) defeated Gina Carano (7-2, 1 Sub more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow * Washington, D.C. - The Senate will vote tomorrow on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within and against Iran. Tomorrow marks 80 days since the Trump-Vance Administration launched Operation Epic Fury. The resolution is led by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S.  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Nicole Wertheim, Philanthropist and Champion for Public Health, Dies at 82 * Nicole Wertheim, entrepreneur, artist, advocate for education and public health, and UC San Diego supporter, died on April 20, 2026 at the age of 82. Born in France, Nicole carried a lifelong passion for art, culture and travel. After arriving in the United States in her twenties, she focused on cultivating a loving family, while also building a successf more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a final rule and accompanying five-year Letter of Authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project along Interstate 5 between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2026. The authorization allows incidental, but not intentional, harassment of marine mammals during bridge construction and related in-water activ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Launches Glowbug-2 to Enhance Space Domain Awareness and Cosmic Anomaly Detection * U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Glowbug-2 instrument successfully launched on board the Department of War (DoW) Space Test Program \- Houston 11 (STP-H11) payload at approximately 6:05 p.m. EDT on May 15, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla.  Glowbug-2, engineered by NRL, is an advanced gamma-ray detector to identify and localize cataclysmic cosmic e more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation unveils 'Next Civil Rights Act' legislative package * Washington, DC; May 19, 2026: Pacific Legal Foundation today announced the Next Civil Rights Act, a 10-bill legislative package designed to eliminate race-based preferences in federal programs and strengthen civil rights enforcement for every American. The initiative arrives as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, reaffirming more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Kurt Olsen Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, led ten Democratic colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen's removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at the White House. The lawmakers emphasized that Olsen has exceeded the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on House-Passed Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. "I am disappointed that the House-passed Farm Bill does not reverse the devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made by Donald Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act - especially as grocery costs soar due to Trump' more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * ParkScore(R) 2026 Rankings: Trust for Public Land Names Washington, DC, Best Big City Park System Irvine Takes 2nd followed by Minneapolis and Saint Paul; Chicago Returns to ParkScore Top 10 as Texas Cities Make Big Gains Accompanying Research Report Concludes Parks Are a Winning Investment: Economic Analysis Shows City Parks Deliver $3 in Economic Benefits For Every Dollar Invested * Washington, DC - Trust for Public Land announced tod more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Partners in Life and in the Lab * It was the summer of 1971 when Barbara and Peter Setlow arrived in Farmington, Connecticut to "climb the golden stairs" of science as UConn Health biochemistry researchers. The setting for this path to greatness was at the bottom of a hill: a cluster of prefabricated steel structures known as the Butler buildings, supplemented by semitrailers that would serve as Peter's laboratory space. At that point, the UConn  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor awarded Fulbright scholarship * PennWest University Professor Dr. Mark Lennon has been named a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will conduct research in Brazil focused on artificial intelligence and higher education. Lennon, a professor in the Department of Business, Economics and Communication, will serve as a visiting scholar at Universidade da Amazonia (UNAMA) in Belem, Para, Brazil, from May through September 2026. At UNAMA, Lennon w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Delivers Commencement Addresses to Graduating Classes of San Diego Miramar College and California State University San Marcos * Schiff: "Don't just be amazed. Amaze us. Be amazed at the quiet dignity of countless Americans who wake up early and work tirelessly to provide for their families and amaze us with your efforts to deliver them a more secure future." San Diego, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivered the co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Tours Feeding San Diego, Highlights Harmful Impact of Trump's SNAP Cuts * San Diego, CA - On Saturday, May 16, 2026, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, toured Feeding San Diego to learn more about the organization's food rescue and hunger relief programs which provide meals for thousands of families in San Diego. During the visit, Senator Schiff joine more PR

CLAREMONT, California, May 20 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Commencement Celebrates and Inspires the Class of 2026 Pomona College's Commencement ceremony May 17 capped off a weekend of celebrations and sent the Class of 2026 off with a charge from President G. Gabrielle Starr to "go forth from this stellar garden of Pomona College, believing in your power to make this world shine bright." The ceremony, the College's 133rd, saw 402 students cross the stage on Marston Quad and receive their diplomas. Three distinguished s more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 18 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: The new Ebola outbreak * Growing global alarm surrounds the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, which has now been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. The current outbreak is centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda, where health officials have reported hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news: * * * RAGA Congratulates Brian Strickland on Republican Nomination for Georgia Attorney General Republicans Ready to Keep Georgia Safe and Win in November * ATLANTA -- The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) congratulates Brian Strickland on winning the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General. RAGA is confident Georgia voters will choose public safety over chaos this November. Brian Strickland has made public safety central more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Welch Rebukes Supreme Court's Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights: "We should be competing on the basis of our ideas. We should not be competing on how clever we can draw the map to suit our own political bias." * WASHINGTON, D.C.-In a Judiciary subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, emphasized how the Supreme Court's recent Louisiana  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation increases Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors Improved reservoir storage and spring runoff conditions support additional allocation increases * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors following continued modest improvements in reservoir storage and spring run more PR

STANFORD, California, May 18 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Reimagining mental health: Stanford Medicine experts chosen to lead precision task force * Leanne Williams, PhD, often tells her Stanford Medicine colleagues who aren't in psychiatry that her field has no data-based markers to determine what's wrong with a patient. And then she watches their jaws drop. "They can't believe it," said Williams, the inaugural Vincent V.C. Woo Professor, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Improve Emergency Power Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience in San Bernardino * Installing emergency generators will make San Bernardino's infrastructure more resilient in the event of a power disruption SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,145,144 in community project funding for the City of San Bernardino's Emergency Hazard Mitigation Infrastructure Resiliency  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Relocate Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency Operations Center, Strengthening Emergency Response and Public Safety * This newly relocated center will increase collaboration between the City's police and fire departments to better respond to emergencies RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,034,487 in community project funding for the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency O more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on San Diego Islamic Center Shooting * San Francisco, CA - My heart goes out to the victims of the devastating shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and I am keeping the victims, their families, and the entire community in my thoughts. No one should ever have to fear for their safety when gathering in a place of worship, and acts of hate and violence like this have no place in our society. Security Guard Amin Abdu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Delivers Nearly $1 Million for Public Safety in Artesia * Artesia, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) presented Artesia Mayor Rene Trevino with $925,000 in Community Project Funding he secured for a new Emergency Operations Center that will support Artesia's public safety and emergency response initiatives. "Hard-working families deserve to see their tax dollars reinvested directly into our communities. I'm proud to d more PR

STANFORD, California, May 18 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Ronald Castellino, pioneer in oncologic radiology, dies at 88 * Ronald A. Castellino, MD, former chair of diagnostic radiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a pioneering figure in oncologic radiology, died April 22, 2026, in Atherton, California. He was 88. Castellino spent more than a quarter-century at Stanford, from 1965 to 1990, helping transform the practice of cancer imaging and establishing oncologic radiology more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, California, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects connected to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the action was carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Federal officials determined there is a cultural affiliation bet more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, May 18 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Foundation Statement on Attack at Islamic Center of San Diego * San Diego Foundation is heartbroken by today's hate-fueled attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego -a sacred place of worship and learning as the community recognizes the first day of Dhul Hijjah, a holy time for Muslims worldwide. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, and our solidarity to the entire Muslim community of San Diego. Today' more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Sandra Orsulic awarded $1.9M in grants to advance ovarian cancer research Dr. Sandra Orsulic, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received two federal awards totaling nearly $1.9 million to advance research aimed at improving outcomes for women with ovarian cancer. The awards support research focused on preventing ovarian cancer recurrence after surgery and more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: With More than 28,000 Evacuated, Direct Relief Monitoring Needs * The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, northwest of Los Angeles, has burned more than 800 acres in California over the past few hours, burning several structures and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders by Monday afternoon. More than 8,000 additional residents are under evacuation warnings because of the fast-growing bla more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * TAKE IT DOWN Act Notice-and-Removal Obligations Now Effective SAG-AFTRA and Partners Unite to Continue the Fight Against Nonconsensual Digital Replication and Urge Passage of the NO FAKES Act * With the TAKE IT DOWN Act's notice-and-removal protections now in effect, SAG-AFTRA, American Medical Association, Artist Rights Alliance, Association of Talent Agents, Black Music Action more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Brings 'Take Back Your Health' Tour to California, Highlights Microbiome Research and Addiction Recovery * LOS ANGELES-MAY 18, 2026- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to California last week as part of his nationwide "Take Back Your Health" tour, where he delivered keynote remarks and met with leading medical researchers at the City of Hope cancer center  more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 19 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI FlexTech Solicits Proposals for Advancing the Future of Flexible Hybrid Electronics * Request for Proposals Open Until July 6; Informational Webinar on May 20 MILPITAS, Calif. - May 19, 2026 - FlexTech, a SEMI Technology Coalition, today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to advance flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) technologies, including more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff and Colleagues Press White House on Critical Office of Government Ethics Vacancy Today, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led six Senators in pressing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to provide information on the top post at the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) being vacant for months, making it so OGE is unable to perform a range of critical functions to enforce our ethics laws. "OGE's mission helps ensure that the more than 2 mi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Launches Inquiry into Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's Disregard of Ethics Directive to Recuse from Himself from Trump-Related Cases * Reports indicate Todd Blanche, a former Trump defense lawyer, was advised in first weeks of DOJ tenure to recuse from legal cases involving Trump in his personal capacity. Washington, D.C. - Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is leading a new inquiry into  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt: "Racial Gerrymandering is Illegal, DOJ Must Enforce the Law" * Schmitt Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Enforcing SCOTUS' Callais Decision Across the U.S. U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today chaired a Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution hearing on the enforcement of the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais to end the practice of racial gerrymandering under the guise of compliance with th more PR

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Personnel At Telecommunications Company Charged With Multimillion Dollar Fraud Following Company Self-Report * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging MOHD HAFIZ LOCKMAN, MOHD YUZAIMI YUSOF,  more PR

OAKLAND, California, May 19 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SkyWest Investors Send Unmistakable Message for Third Consecutive Year: Labor Rights Matter * 26.9% of shareholders vote to require independent labor rights audit just as United Airlines flight attendants achieve landmark union contract MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, 310.730.9407 EL CERRITO, CA -May 19, 2026 - As You Sow, the nation's leading nonprofit practitioner of shareholder advocacy and engagement, today responded to vote r more PR

SAN JOSE, California, May 20 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Kamal Hathi, senior vice president and general manager: * * * Beyond the $600 Billion Cost of Downtime: Building a More Resilient Future for Your Business As technology leaders, we've now reached a breaking point where our digital ecosystems are as fragile as they are essential. In fact, with AI, disruption is perpetual. Every link in the chain from third-party vendors to AI agents is a potential point of failure. The result is a cris more PR

STANFORD, California, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Protein engineering and testing condensed to a single day Bioengineers have developed a novel method to bypass traditional microbial gene cloning, enabling the design, construction, and testing of bioprotein variants cost-effectively and in just 24 hours. In brief * Protein engineering is an important but labor-intensive process that can take many days - and longer if the protein needs to be tested in mammalian cells. * Stanford bioengineers have more PR

TURLOCK, California, May 19 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Alumnus Jacque Wilson to Receive Honorary Doctorate During 66th Commencement Public Defender and Justice Advocate Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Public Service, Legal Reform and Community Impact * For Stanislaus State alumnus Jacque Wilson, his work as a public defender is rooted in justice, advocacy and community. It's a path he's been on since his childhood in Modesto. Long before he stood in courtrooms advocating more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting * San Diego, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to today's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which took three lives: "I'm heartbroken by the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and my prayers are with the families of the three precious lives lost today. "Today's shooting is a horrific attack on Southern C more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 19 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Student Innovation Soars at Annual Engineering Showcase * Mechanical engineering student Justin Brown greets event judge Chris Erickson, as fellow judge and distinguished alumnus Andrew Anagnost looks on. Brown is a member of the Smart Prosthetics team that designed and built an innovative prosthetic arm. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN) Ready to go! The Senior Design Showcase teams gather for a photo outside CSUN's Autodesk Technology Eng more PR

SAN JOSE, California, May 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * The $600 Billion Wake-up Call: New Splunk Research Reveals Downtime is a Systemic Business Crisis * SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 19, 2026 - Cisco today announced the release of Splunk's latest research, The Hidden Costs of Downtime, revealing the aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600 billion annually - a 50% increase in just two years. In partnership with Oxford Economics, the Splunk study more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The past and future of higher education * Nearly 400 years into its history in the United States, higher education is facing unique challenges, a panel of former university presidents and deans said during a recent discussion of its future through the lens of the past and the tumultuous present. President J. Larry Jameson opened the conversation with perspectives on Penn's heritage, dating back to 1740 under founder Benjamin Franklin. Hig more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * The Secure America Act Will Make America Safer * "Republicans will stand up to protect American citizens. We will pass the Secure America Act. We will continue to keep American communities safe." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today discussed how Republicans are working to pass the Secure America Act, which fully funds law enforcement after months of Democrat attempts to defund the police. Click HERE to watch Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, WAYS & MEANS DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BILL TO TAX PRESIDENT'S CORRUPT SLUSH FUND FOR JANUARY 6 RIOTERS * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, announced legislation to prevent a sitting president from profiting from lawsuits against the United States government. The SLUSH FUND Act would tax the President's unethical $1.776 billion slush fund meant to benefit Jan more PR

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release: * * * Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls * Buildings' operational emissions increased by 1 per cent to 9.9 GtCO2 in 2024 * Globally, buildings are becoming more energy efficient, but progress is too slow to meet climate goals * USD 5.9 trillion in investment in energy efficiency is needed by 2030 * Decarbonisation of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it both a major emis more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Health Coaches Improve Outcomes for Patients with Asthma and COPD Asthma and COPD are manageable lung conditions, but patients who face barriers to recommended care can experience worsening symptoms that lead to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. A new study by researchers at UC San Francisco shows that pairing vulnerable, low-income patients with health coaches can improve outcomes and may  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Improving Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease with AI Millions of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease each year, comprising 60% to 70% of dementia cases worldwide. While cognitive impairment and structural brain changes are indicative of Alzheimer's disease progression, the process to accurately predict who will develop Alzheimer's is time-consuming and requires a variety of techniques, including br more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * Institutional support for LGBTQ liaison officers varies widely, impacting effectiveness A new study by researchers at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, NORC at the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that LGBTQ liaison officers may play an important role in improving relations between police and LGBTQ communities. However, varying levels of institutional support si more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA to lead $9M study on pesticides', air pollutants' link to Parkinson's disease risk * Key takeaways * UCLA Health will lead a $9 million, multi-institutional research project that will look to identify genetic and environmental factors that determine how fast an individual's Parkinson's disease progresses. * The project will analyze populations exposed to pesticides and air pollution, stem cells, as well as animal models to ide more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * UCS Fact Sheet Raises Concerns about Data Center Impacts to the Power Grid * Driven in part by artificial intelligence, California is expected to see significant data center growth over the next decade. Current projections estimate these facilities could add 2 gigawatts of electricity demand by 2030 and 4 gigawatts by 2040-the amount it takes to power 3 million homes at the same time. Existing ratepayer pr more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 19 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UCSC faculty receive Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Awards * Five UC Santa Cruz faculty members have been selected for the University of California's Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Awards. The inaugural program supports the scholarship and creative activity of early career faculty across the UC system. In total, 54 faculty were selected. The awards reflect a renewed systemwide investment in early-career fac more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota fund raiser is UCR's next development leader * A top development executive at University of Minnesota has been named UC Riverside's next vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE). Travis Smith will also assume the role of president of the UC Riverside Foundation following confirmation by the foundation board of trustees. Smith is currently senior vice president for central development fo more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, May 20 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * 'This Building Will Foster Collaboration': Groundbreaking for New STEM Facility The 70,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility was made possible by Donald and Darlene Shiley's generosity. By Steven Covella Darlene Shiley looked around, and what came to mind was the idea of partnership. She thought back to when she first met her husband, Donald, and all they've accomplished together in the decades since. Then she thought of her partnersh more PR

MARINA DEL REY, California, May 19 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Class Of 2026 Trojan Engineers Tasked As Trustworthy Problem-Solvers As They Launch Next Chapter From 35 countries and equipped with the skills to advance their chosen field of engineering, the Viterbi Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate degrees earned across oceans, languages, and cultures. By Venice Tang On May 15, 2026, more than 950 graduates walke more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC comparison study of leading targeted therapies for ALK+ lung cancer could lead to better treatment decisions In the largest real-world analysis of U.S. patients, researchers used insurance claims data to study the effectiveness of five drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors to better understand differences in how the drugs affect patient outcomes. * A team of researchers from the Keck Sch more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Researchers Develop 3D-Printable MRI Coils for Low Cost Improved Dynamic Imaging * Diseases affecting moving organs, such as the heart and lungs, require dynamic imaging rather than static snapshots, making advanced MRI screening a critical first step toward early diagnosis and treatment.  Yet many conditions still go undetected. Why? The sensors in MRI scanners are expensive, rigid, and often unable more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service published a notice updating the newspapers that will serve as official publications for legal notices issued by ranger districts, national forests, grasslands, and regional offices across the Alaska, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Southwest regions. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2026, and covers forests and districts in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho and Nevada. According to the agency, the purpose of the no more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio alumna teaches in Spain through Fulbright scholarship opportunity * Alana Schwartz '25 has long been drawn to the connections that surface when people look past their differences and toward a shared understanding. That curiosity now plays out in a classroom in northwest Spain. Schwartz, a UT San Antonio alumna and former Top Scholar who earned her bachelor's degree in anthropology with a minor in chemistry, is currently servin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries already underway, the plaintiffs are asking the court t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies * Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) led over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address maternal health risks during public health crises like COVID-19 and the ongoing hantavirus and more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields. The lawsuit challenges a recently finalized De more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 18 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * What we now know about how smoking stiffens lungs * For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the study directed by UC Riverside mechanical engineer Mona Eskandari, examines human lung parenchyma, which is the soft, spongy tissue that makes up the bulk of the lung organ. The researchers found tha more PR

SEATTLE, May 20 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026, by travel journalist Ali Wunderman: * * * Why Belize in the off-season is the best-kept secret in the Caribbean There's a version of Belize that most travelers never see simply because they've been told to wait. Wait for the so-called "dry season." Wait for peak travel windows. But if you wait, you might miss something special: Belize stripped of its crowds, softened by afternoon rain showers, and even more alive with festiva more PR

MONROVIA, California, May 19 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * DR Congo: A New Ebola Variant Declared in Ituri Threatens Children's Lives * Ituri Province is home to more than 900,000 internally displaced people. * Thousands of children are exposed to a high risk of infection. * The newly identified Ebola variant does not match any previously known strain and currently has no vaccine available. * Kinshasa - The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the more PR