BURBANK, California, May 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,' HOSTED BY COUNTRY STAR RILEY GREEN AND 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA''S LARA SPENCER, TO AIR JUNE 25 ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU * The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" will air Thursday, June 25, at 8/7c on ABC and stream next day on Hulu. Multi-award-winning country star Riley Green and Emmy(r) Award-winning anchor and host from ABC's "G more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- A group of 12 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agencies' joint public inquiry on collaborations among competitors. The Attorneys General, acting as key enforcers of antitrust laws at both the federal and state levels, provided detailed recommendations and perspectives on how the agencies might update and improve their guidance concerning competitor collaborations to better protect competition and consumers.  more ST

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Brown Award Winner: Hannah Melton * Arkansas Tech University spring 2026 graduate Hannah Melton views service as one way she can pay forward all that she has received in her life. "I've had so many people help me when I was younger through high school and college," said Melton. "My parents and my family have always dropped everything to help other people, so I grew up with that and I think it has carried over into me. I want to give back becau more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Policy Action Institute looks ahead to midterms and the future of public health and MAHA * Policymakers and public health professionals will convene at the 2026 Policy Action Institute on June 9-10, focusing on the implications of the midterm elections and looking ahead to the future of public health and the MAHA movement. Hosted by the American Public Health Association in Arlington, Virginia, PAI se more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A Robot Hand That Taught Itself to Play Piano Could Change the Future of Machines * In a neuro-robotics lab at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, a small mechanical hand heard a melody and played it back. No weeks of training. No massive datasets. Just two minutes of random doodling on the keys-like any child would. The hand got so good at playing that it "auditioned" before two musical judges who l more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Opposes AB 2721, Warns Bill Creates Legal Uncertainty and Operational Risk for California Hotels SACRAMENTO, CA, -- AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the nation's largest hotel owners association representing nearly 20,000 hotel owners nationwide, strongly opposes AB 2721 and urges the California State Assembly to reject the measure. AB 2721 would require hotels to publicly disclose when federal immigration e more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29 * * No. 7 Miami, No. 21 Louisville, Clemson and North Carolina headline ACCN's opening four weeks * ACC Network Primetime Football visits Virginia Tech, Clemson and Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte * ACC Network enters its eighth college football season with 13 games across the first four weeks The countdown to kickoff for t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM celebrates the successful delivery of Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport * HONG KONG (May 27, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has contributed to the successful delivery of Terminal 2 (T2) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), a cornerstone of Airport Authority Hong Kong's (AAHK) Three-runway System (3RS). The project marks a significant milestone in strengthening  more PR

CUPERTINO, California, May 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe returns * Today, Apple News announced that After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will return on June 7 for a third season, which will feature the iconic duo's passionate and hilarious coverage of the upcoming World Cup. Brendan Hunt, actor and cocreator of the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following statement on May 26, 2026, by Ashley Urisman, director of state government affairs, on the California Assembly passage of Assembly Bill 2350: * * * "The American Fintech Council applauds the California Assembly's efforts to advance a transparent regulatory framework for flexible rent payment services through AB 2350. Assemblymember McKinnor's collaborative approach refle more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Amgen Inc., a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Draft Guidance on General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The letter addresses the agency's efforts to reduce reliance on animal testing while ensuring drug safety and effectiveness through the use of scientifically validated NAMs. In its correspondence, Amgen emphasized the need for greater clari more ST

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * As Freight Hubs Expand, Millions of People Face Continued Air Pollution Burdens * More than 66 million people in the United States - nearly one in five residents - live near freight facilities and corridors, where exposure to harmful air pollution can heighten risks for serious health problems, according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The report, Addressing F more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services." The agency proposes to remove six sections of 45 CFR Part 1370, which include critical regulatory provisions that govern family violence prevention and services programs. API-GBV, a national re more ST

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Astrophysicist Stan Woosley awarded two of astronomy's top prizes for seminal studies of supernovae * Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4352 UC Santa Cruz astrophysicist Stan Woosley has solidified his place as one of the world's foremost experts in exploding stars, or supernovae. On May 27, the longtime professor of astronomy and astrophysics was named a co-recipient of the prestigiou more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s proposed changes that could incentivize recipients of HHS funding to comply with the Trump A more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Settlement with Predatory Real Estate Company MV Realty, Delivering Relief to Nearly 1,500 Homeowners * Settlement reached ahead of scheduled trial OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a settlement holding Florida-based MV Realty, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and its Chief Operating Officer (COO) accountable for operating a predatory scheme that provided immedia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- AutoAmerican Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission regarding the joint inquiry on guidance for collaborations among competitors (Docket No. ATR-2026-0001). The company, which develops a data access platform intermediating Customer Proprietary Network Information and broadband metadata between telecommunications carriers and artificial intelligence firms, urged the agencies to recognize customer-direct more ST

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Avnet Named Bourns 2025 Americas Broadline Distributor of the Year--the Only Broadline Partner to Surpass Both POS Plan and Grow Year-Over-Year Revenue * LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has named Avnet its 2025 Americas Broadline Distributor of the Year. The recognition was presented during EDS 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Bourns evaluates all Americas channe more PR

OAKLAND, California, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Bay Area Communities Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day * Houston, TX - Shareholders, Indigenous leaders, human rights defenders, and environmental justice advocates converged on Chevron's Annual General Meeting (AGM) today to condemn the company's ongoing refusal to address the devastating impacts of its operations more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Biocom, California's largest life science advocate, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The letter offers detailed recommendations aimed at improving the clarity, applicability, and regulatory utility of the draft guidance issued by the FDA. Biocom represents a broad coalition of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, genomics, and diagnostics com more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Bishop Paiute Tribe, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning potential changes to the nationwide permit program. The tribe expressed appreciation for the Corps' efforts to enhance permitting efficiency but emphasized serious concerns about environmental and cultural risks that could arise if streamlining efforts reduce critical oversight or exclude tribal input. The tribe, based in the Owens Valley of California, highlighted its role as a federally recognized na more ST

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown Corporation elects eight new trustees * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - During its annual spring meeting in May, the Corporation of Brown University elected eight new members to its Board of Trustees. Each was invited to serve on Brown's highest governing body based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research. The new trustees are Suzi Kwon Cohen; Oliver Haarmann; Adam M. Korn; Frayda B. Lindemann; Alina Mo more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, May 27 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Researchers Help Install Third Rattlesnake Research Cam in Pennsylvania * A new platform has arrived to observe timber rattlesnakes in nature from the comfort of home thanks to a partnership between Cal Poly and Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. Project RattleCam recently launched its third livestream installation at an undisclosed, remote location in Pennsylvania on May 18. The new channel, now live through early fall, more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill to Stop the Rise of 3D-Printed Ghost Guns * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Yesterday, the California Assembly passed AB 2047, the Firearm Printing Prevention Act, landmark legislation to address the growing threat of 3D-printed ghost guns and DIY machine guns in California communities. AB 2047 would require that consumer 3D printers sold in California include existing technology capable of blocking at more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools, Sacramento, representing more than 200 private postsecondary institutions in California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on "Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability" (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). CAPPS, as the sole California state association representing private postse more ST

SAN JOSE, California, May 27 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix Expands Agent Workforce Cloud With New Intelligence * Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) launched enhancements to Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud that help service providers improve campaign measurement, simplify subscriber support, and strengthen network intelligence. Embedded across Calix Engagement Cloud, Operations Cloud, and Service Cloud on the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform, these new ca more PR

TURLOCK, California, May 28 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * College of Science Graduates Step Into Purpose and Possibility Stanislaus State's Second Commencement Ceremony Highlights Future Paths in Health Care, Research, Education and Technology - Stanislaus State continued its 66th Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 27, celebrating graduates from the College of Science during the second of four ceremonies this week honoring the Class of 2026. Thousands of family members, friends, mentors an more PR

PASADENA, California, May 27 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Mourns the Passing of Oscar Mandel, 1926-2026 * Oscar Mandel, author, playwright, and professor of literature, emeritus, at Caltech, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was 99 years old. Mandel was born on August 24, 1926, in Antwerp, Belgium, to a German-speaking Polish Jewish family and educated in French schools until the Nazis invaded Belgium in May 1940. His family fled to New York City when he was 14 and lived in Forest Hills, more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * CenTech, Inc. Marks 55 Years Representing Bourns Across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Southern Illinois * LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has recognized CenTech, Inc. for 55 years as a Bourns manufacturer's representative. The milestone was acknowledged during EDS 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas as part of Bourns' annual Americas channel recognition program, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Hearing on the Modernization of the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, announced a hearing titled Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Cl more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, May 27 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chula Vista Seniors to Receive Expanded Wellness, Nutrition and Social Support Through $60,000 in Grants * May 27, 2026 - Chula Vista, CA - Many older adults in Chula Vista face growing challenges accessing nutritious food, wellness services, transportation and opportunities for social connection. Chula Vista Community Foundation (CVCF) is investing in community-based solutions through $60,000 in grants to three nonprofit organizations serving more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Build Here: How Targeted State Investment in Geothermal Can Fill California's Clean Firm Gap - A report from Clean Air Task Force, Boston, Massachusetts - May 2026 (21 pages) * * * Clean Air Task Force issued a report examining how targeted public investment in next-generation geothermal energy could help California reduce electricity system costs, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate progress toward its long-term clean energy goals. The report evaluates the economic and infrastructure impacts of expandi more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Boston, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of six new attorneys- Rachael Chen, Kyle Clawson, Matthew Dobbs, Alexandria Driessen, Elyssa Martinez, and Julie Zong -bolstering the firm's Employment Litigation and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy services in the Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle office more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Invites Dietary Supplement Industry Professionals to 'Build Responsibly' at 2026 Signature Events * Washington, D.C.-The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the opening of early-bird registration for its 2026 signature events, taking place Oct. 6-8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career * David Shoop '97 has spent his legal career holding major manufacturers accountable for dangerous products, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove hundreds of thousands of defective products from the marketplace -work that has earned the Wright State University grad the 2026 College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award. After serving on active d more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 27 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Derek Yonai named dean of AU's Dauch College of Business and Economics * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has appointed Derek K. Yonai, Ph.D., an accomplished academic leader known for fostering innovation and linking business and liberal arts education, as dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics following a national search. He will begin his duties Aug. 1. "Dr. Yonai's commitment to student success and faculty excellence, combined with his strategi more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * DigiKey Earns Bourns Americas e-Commerce Distributor of the Year for the Fifth Time in 12 Years * LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has named DigiKey its 2025 Americas e-Commerce Distributor of the Year. The recognition was presented during EDS 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Bourns evaluates all Americas channel partners annually across a consistent set of perfor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Jasmeet Bains Leading the Fight Against Fentanyl and Strengthening Addiction Treatment Programs in Rural California * Bains-led task force helped reduce fentanyl related medical emergencies, improve addiction treatment options and remove hundreds of pounds of fentanyl from local streets Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a fierce fighter against the fentanyl epidemic that has devastated too many Central Valley families. Since launching  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 28 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * Drew Altman, Founding President and CEO of KFF, Announces Retirement Plans; Board Appoints Larry Levitt and Mollyann Brodie as Next Leadership Team Dr. Altman has led the organization for nearly 40 years; Levitt and Dr. Brodie to assume leadership roles next year, after a combined six decades at KFF in senior positions guiding policy research and polling - After nearly 40 years shaping the national healt more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 27 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Fort Belknap Indian Community Voices Opposition to Zortman-Landusky Settlement Tribe to file opposition demanding additional accountability - Malta, MT -- The Fort Belknap Indian Community today voiced strong opposition to a consent decree submitted to the court by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to settle its enforcement action against two miners who illegally mined within the Zortman-Landusky Reclamation Area. The se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Vermont becomes first state in the nation to ban Parkinson's pesticide paraquat EWG urges New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania to act next to prohibit dangerous weedkiller - The Environmental Working Group praised Vermont for today becoming the first state in the nation to ban the use and sale of paraquat, one of the most toxic herbicides in the U.S., and one that's linked to Parkinson's disease and other serious health harms. G more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA invests $15.7 million in PFAS projects across Southern California * New investment in 7 local projects comes on heels of additional recent federal efforts to bolster California efforts against PFAS As part of the comprehensive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), EPA is announcing new investments in multiple PFAS treatment projects across Southern California. The funding more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * EWG: PFAS pesticides contaminate half of California surface water and sediment tests 'Forever chemicals' may expose millions to potential health concerns - SACRAMENTO - Pesticides that are the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS are showing up in roughly half of surface water and sediment tests throughout California, a new Environmental Working Group analysis finds, underscoring the need to phase out the use of PFAS pesticides. The analysis, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Accountability in Higher Education regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. FACCC represents faculty from California's 116 community colleges and advocates on behalf of the diverse student body served by the nation's largest community college system. FACCC argues that the proposal extends accountability measures beyond Congressional inte more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 27, 2026, by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * The Opportunities and Risks AI Presents for the Economy and Financial System At the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California - Thank you, Neale, for that kind introduction. Being back on Stanford's campus is always an honor and conjures up great memories. I spent several formative years here--first as a student in the AEA Summer Program, which prepares students to pursue gr more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * FedEx, Direct Relief Strengthen Medical Support Efforts in Mexico After Four Years of Humanitarian Collaboration in the Country * MEXICO CITY -FedEx and Direct Relief continue strengthening their humanitarian collaboration through initiatives in Mexico focused on emergency preparedness and response. As part of these efforts, FedEx Mexico will transport 30 emergency medical backpacks to support response capacity at temporary sites and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Futures Without Violence, San Francisco, California, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing domestic and family violence, submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services." The letter expresses concerns about the proposed removal of two regulatory sections, 45 C.F.R. Sec. 1370.30 and 1370.31, which govern National Resource Center programs and Speci more ST

SAN DIEGO, California, May 27 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI and U.S. Air Force Demonstrate Advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming With MQ-20 Avenger and F-35 in Joint Autonomy Exercise * SAN DIEGO - 27 May 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the F-35 Joint Program Office, 309th Software Engineering Group, 461st Flight Test Squadron, 370th Flight Test Squadron, Lockheed Martin, and Autonodyne recently collaborated on a flight test that more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Genentech, San Francisco, California, a biotechnology company and member of the Roche Group, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development." Genentech praised the agency for its engagement with stakeholders on this regulatory policy issue and provided recommendations aimed at clarifying and improving the final guidance document. Genentech highlighted that the draft guidance more ST

BERKELEY, California, May 27 (TNSrpt) -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release: * * * Waste pickers key to climate and energy solutions, new report finds Waste pickers play a far greater role in climate action and waste management than is widely recognized, according to a report released on Africa Day by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), which urges governments to formally recognize and contract waste pickers as service providers within public waste management systems. The repo more PR

BERKELEY, California, May 28 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news: * * * God Squad: No Protection for Endangered Species in the Gulf By Mark J. Palmer In yet another never-before-seen moment in our history, a panel of government officials loyal to President Donald Trump and the oil industry voted in a 20-minute meeting to exempt offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The move is unprecedented and an astonishing abuse of wildlife an more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California elections from interference and intimidation What you need to know: As President Trump continues to threaten political interference in the upcoming midterm election, Governor Newsom signed a new law to strengthen California's election protections ahead of the June 2 statewide primary - safeguarding voters, election workers, and ballot security from interfer more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C. * Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 2 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration's appeal and uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment o more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the First Quarter of 2026 Support Innovations in Public Safety * Houston, TX (May 27, 2026 ) -In the first quarter of 2026, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 12 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice research. These grants, totaling around $ 5 million, demonstrate  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on teaching and learning * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature topics under Track Two on "Teaching and Learning." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," will be offered across seven tracks. The  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Heading home: UCLA Law clinic wins the release of a man from immigration detention * Students in UCLA School of Law's Immigrants' Rights Policy Clinic secured a major legal victory in April when they helped free a man from ICE detention. It was a success that put a human face on their legal studies and sharpened their focus on the real difference that lawyers can make. During the Spring 2026 semester, students in t more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 27 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Industry veteran Jeff Bischoff named Yardi vice president of affordable housing & PHA sales * New leadership reinforces Yardi's commitment to housing innovation SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 27, 2026 -Yardi(r) announced the promotion of Jeff Bischoff to vice president of Affordable Housing and PHA sales, based in Santa Barbara, Californi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 28 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Amid Rise in Whooping Cough Cases, State-Level Vaccination Coverage Remains Below Targets In 2025, there were nearly 29,000 cases of whooping cough in the United States, the highest number of cases since 2012, and 16 related deaths. There have already been 4,598 cases to date in 2026, with five states (Ohio, Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington) each reporting more than 200 cases so far this year. Whooping more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Justice Department Recovers Over $6M in Additional Funds Linked to 1MDB Scheme The Justice Department announced today that it has obtained an order forfeiting a luxury New York apartment purchased with funds misappropriated from 1MDB, a Malaysian Sovereign Wealth Fund, along with certain rental income. This action resolves a civil forfeiture case filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California seeking more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release: * * * Justice still on the horizon for fishermen suing Bumble Bee in forced labor case, despite setback * Washington (May 27, 2026) - In response to a California federal court ruling today that it will not order Bumble Bee Foods to change its practices as a result of a human trafficking case brought by Indonesian fishers, Sari Heid more PR

ENCINO, California, May 28 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Multifamily Asset Sale in Brooklyn for $23.5 Million BROOKLYN, N.Y. - 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 1000 Ocean Parkway, a 122-unit apartment building in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The property sold for $23.5 million, or $192,623 per unit. "We knew this more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Margaret M. Murnane Named Optica Honorary Member * 27 May 2026 Murnane is honored for pioneering advances and exceptional service and leadership WASHINGTON - Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, has named Margaret M. Murnane an Optica Honorary Member, the most distinguished of all Optica Member categories. Murnane is recognized for pioneering advances in ultrafast laser technology and XUV science, as well more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA: Ollie Perry, industrial specialist * CARSON, Calif. -My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Ollie Perry shares his story. My name is Ollie Perry, and this is "My DCMA." I am an industrial specialist at DCMA Southern California based in Carson, California. I oversee more than 200 contracts valued at over more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Naturally Occurring Molecule May Help Outsmart Melanoma * Key Takeaways * Melanoma is one of the toughest-to-treat cancers, in part because it is highly prone to developing resistance * Catestatin (CST) a naturally occurring molecule derived from one of the body's proteins, dramatically slows melanoma growth, prevents spread, and increases drug sensitivity * Results suggest CST, and peptides more broadly, could emerge as  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Texas Hispanic Voters Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates * President Trump's Latino support continues to erode with 20% of Texans who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 77% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote in November WASHINGTON -Texas Latino voters are feeling economically more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Newark Marks 55 Consecutive Years as a Bourns Franchised Distributor Across Two Ownership Changes * LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has recognized Newark Electronics for 55 years as a franchised Bourns distributor across the Americas. The milestone was acknowledged during EDS 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas as part of Bourns' annual Americas channel recognition p more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Integrates Oregon and San Francisco Capital Markets Teams Newmark announces that its Oregon capital markets team will integrate with San Francisco capital markets, with Executive Vice Chairman and President, Western Region Capital Markets Steven Golubchik providing strategic oversight. As part of the realignment, Senior Managing Director James Childress and Dir more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 27 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * One Last Ride: Callie Hertz Reflects on Her Flagler Journey with the Surf Club * Four years of early mornings, rough Atlantic surf, and near-misses had led to this moment. As the horn sounded later that day, Hertz stood atop the leaderboard as the 2026 East Coast Regional College Women's Champion, finally claiming the title that had narrowly escaped her throughout her collegiate career. "It was probably the most meaningful win I've had yet," Hertz said. "No more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Optical Device Uses Humidity to Unlock Hidden Information, Offers New Option for Data Storage * Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an optical device that reveals hidden images and changes colors in response to different levels of humidity. The technology, published in Light: Science & Applications, could lead to the development of new anti-counterfeiting labels, secure data storage, interactive displ more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountabili more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Secures Dismissal on Behalf of Panoptic Fund Administration * Paul Hastings LLP secured a victory for Panoptic Fund Administration Inc., a premier fund administration firm, in Los Angeles Superior Court, when the Honorable Susan Bryant-Deason sustained Panoptic's demurrer without leave to amend in Hoversten v. Panoptic Fund Administration, Inc., et al. The complaint alleged that Panoptic misled the plaintif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Tours Long Beach Housing Development with Mayor Rex Richardson * Long Beach, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson toured Century Villages at Cabrillo, an affordable housing community that serves families, veterans, and individuals with special needs. During the tour, Schiff discussed his ongoing efforts to build more affordable housing and address homelessness.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Visits Long Beach City College, Joins Student Roundtable and Highlights Efforts to Bring Down the Cost of Living * Long Beach, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a student roundtable at Long Beach City College where students shared the main issues at the forefront of their minds. During the roundtable, Schiff discussed his ongoing efforts to spur development of more housing, the impact of more PR

HONG KONG, May 27 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU research reveals snow droughts continue to threaten global food security and calls for climate-resilient agriculture practices to promote sustainable development * Global climate change is reshaping agricultural ecosystems. As warmer winters becom e more prevalent, snow droughts caused by insufficient snowfall are becoming more frequent. This leaves winter wheat, which relies on snow cover for insulation and water supply, vulnerable to l more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State at Texas, LSU at Ole Miss and more * Comprehens more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Pricefx Inc., Chicago, Illinois, an AI-powered pricing intelligence software, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission addressing the regulatory challenges and competitive implications of algorithmic pricing. The letter responds to the Agencies' joint inquiry seeking clarification on competitor collaboration guidelines, emphasizing the need for updated guidance that enables lawful use of algorithmic pricing while maintaining competitive markets. more ST

MERCED, California, May 27 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Projects to Make the World Better Promoted at Merced 2 Market * An artificial intelligence-powered system to ensure the safety of the elderly while still providing privacy. Wearable muscle monitoring to speed recovery from injury. A chemical-free method of putting out fires. A more effective way to detect methane leaks. These were just some of the projects highlighted during the innovators showcase at Merced 2 Market, an event on campus wher more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Pullias Center Founding Director William Tierney awarded USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award * Noted higher education scholar and USC Pullias Center founding director William (Bill) Tierney has been awarded the prestigious 2026 USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award. Awarded to a select number of retired faculty at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, the USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award recogni more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 27 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Quantum research points to future energy and computing technologies * Scientists at the University of California, Riverside are making breakthroughs in understanding how quantum wave functions move across ultra-thin materials -research that could eventually improve solar energy technologies and help lay the groundwork for new forms of quantum computing. The researchers are part of UCR's Center for Quantum Vibronics in Energy and more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * RAB Names Sabina Widmann Executive Vice President RAB has appointed Sabina Widmann executive vice president. Widmann will oversee member engagement and success with a focus on broadcaster initiatives, enhancing member services and expanding overall offerings as RAB continues aligning its resources to support the evolving needs of the radio industry. Widmann brings more than 20 years of experience in radio, media sales, multicultural marketing and busin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rand Center on AI, Security, and Technology, Santa Monica, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission calling for updated antitrust guidance to facilitate collaboration among frontier artificial intelligence developers on security research. The Rand Center's letter addresses structural challenges in the existing 2000 Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors, highlighting their inadequacy in supporting cooperative e more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Annual Trends Among the Unsheltered in Three Los Angeles Neighborhoods - A report from Rand, Santa Monica, California - May 2026 (32 pages) * * * Rand issued a report examining long-term trends in unsheltered homelessness across the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Hollywood, Venice, and Skid Row through the Los Angeles, California, Longitudinal Enumeration and Demographic Survey. The report evaluates how street homelessness patterns have evolved between 2021 and early 2026, focusing on changes in living conditions more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 27 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Recently Shuttered USDA Program Grantees Join Suit to Restore $125M+ in Illegally Canceled Grants LCM grantees join initial plaintiffs in case, who won a preliminary injunction restoring critical support for a fairer food system - Washington, D.C. -- 24 organizations and local governments who had grant agreements under the USDA's Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access (LCM) Program have joined a lawsuit aiming to restore their illegally canceled more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * The Renowned Paley International Council Summit Returns to New York October 19-21, 2026 * This Year's Summit, Global Media in Focus: Power, Platforms, and Perspective Will Convene at the Iconic Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan The 2026 Paley International Council Summit to Launch the Inaugural Dr. John C. Malone Annual Keynote Address at The Paley International Council Summit, Celebrating the Legacy of the Legendary "Cable Cowb more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, with two co-signers issued the following letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 26, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor State of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Newsom: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is conducting oversight of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) prison more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 21, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 * The Honorable Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Dear Secretary Mullin and Director Edlow: As Members of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, with 10 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 21, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 The Honorable Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Dr. Camp Springs, MD 20746 Secretary Mullin and Director Edlow, We write to express con more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Announces Entire Evacuation Order Lifted in Garden Grove Hazardous Materials "Western Incident" * Garden Grove, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) has been briefed by the Orange County Fire Authority that the threat to public health and safety at the GKN Aerospace plant, known as the "Western Incident," has been lifted. The remaining 16,000 residents who have been evacuated may return to their homes effective 7:30 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 26, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio: We write regarding deeply troubling reports that United States embassies and co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mike Levin, Jason Crow, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Launch End Corruption Caucus * May 27, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) launched the End Corruption Caucus alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06). This new caucus will work to advance legislation, bring together like-minded partners, and aim to root out corruption in government, to restore the American people's trust  more PR

ARCATA, California, May 27 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Research Enhances Understanding of River Otters and Wetland Conservation on the North Coast * The North Coast Otters Public Arts Initiative combined public art, community engagement, and conservation education while directly funding graduate student research focused on river otters and the ecosystems they inhabit along California's North Coast. Launched in 2023, the initiative featured more than 100 hand-painted otter sculpt more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 27 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Rooted in place: Mark Goldman on green building, receiving the Paul Bartlett Re Peace prize * TAOS, N.M. - For architect, UNM-Taos instructor and Construction Technology Coordinator Mark Goldman, receiving the Paul Bartlett Re Peace Lifetime Achievement Award from UNM is more than a professional milestone-it is deeply personal. "I was and am still kind of in shock to receive such an honor," he said, reflecting on his long-standing mission and  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 27 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Delivers Record First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results * SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 27, 2026 - Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced results for its first quarter fiscal 2027 ended April 30, 2026. First Quarter Financial Highlights * Current remaining performance obligation of $33.6 billion, up 14% year-over-year ("Y/Y") and 13% in  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 27 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk Institute appoints Talmo Pereira as assistant professor and promotes Julie Law to professor * * Highlights * Salk Fellow Talmo Pereira, who designs AI-based tools to study movement in fields ranging from neuroscience to plant biology, joins the faculty as assistant professor * Julie Law, who studies how epigenetics influences human and plant health, has been promoted from associate professor to full professor LA J more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 27 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Science Scholars Earn Prestigious NSF Recognition * Reflecting Lewis & Clark's strengths in the sciences, Emma Falk BA '26 and Jack Waite BA '23 have been named NSF Graduate Research Fellows. Finn Watson BA '26 received an honorable mention. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in STEM fields. The fellowship is among the nation's most competitive awards for emerging scientists. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research chemist Jin-Quan Yu is named a Fellow of the Royal Society * Yu is honored by the U.K.'s national academy of sciences for his work in synthetic organic chemistry. LA JOLLA, CA- Professor Jin-Quan Yu of Scripps Research has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the U.K.'s national academy of sciences and one of the world's oldest scientific institutions. Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is more PR

MENLO PARK, California, May 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 26, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance: * * * Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you here today. And thank you, Bobby [Bartlett], for your generous introduction. Of course, I should also like to extend my thanks to the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance for the opportunity to discuss our ongoing work at the SEC--work that I know touches the profes more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 27 (TNSrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI and Global Net Corp. Release New Report on Glass Core Substrate Market and Development Trends for Semiconductors Report Projects 67.2% CAGR for Glass Core Substrates from 2028 to 2040 as AI and HPC Accelerate Demand for Advanced Packaging Technologies - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply ch more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 27 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI and Global Net Corp. Release New Report on Glass Core Substrate Market and Development Trends for Semiconductors * Report Projects 67.2% CAGR for Glass Core Substrates from 2028 to 2040 as AI and HPC Accelerate Demand for Advanced Packaging Technologies MILPITAS, Calif. -May 27, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semico more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline - The SEMI Foundation, serving as the Hub Operato more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sidley Austin LLP, Los Angeles, California, representing a client in the U.S. data center industry, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging revisions to the Nationwide Permits program. The letter requests an increase in the acreage limitation for data center projects from the current one-half acre to two acres with appropriate compensatory mitigation. Sidley Austin also called for procedural enhancements to streamline permit processes to better accommodate fast-paced data center develop more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 26, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -May 26 This Week in the ASAM Weekly It's interesting how an article about artificial intelligence can deepen our understanding of addiction (and vice versa). Addiction often starts not with harm but with relief, and it can be harmful not only because of what it does but also because of what it displaces ( STAT ). Cannabis use provides a good example o more PR

BURBANK, California, May 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Czech Mate (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) * SATURDAY, MAY 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "Czech Mate" (801) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) Logline: The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this more PR

BURBANK, California, May 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Fast Andy (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26) * SATURDAY, MAY 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "Fast Andy" (802) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/26) Logline: When the president visits Los Angeles, the LAPD teams up with the Secret Service to ensure his safety and assess any major threats on their watch list. Meanwhile, Miles's instincts are tested, and Tim takes on a new role. (TV-14, V) Stream  more PR

BURBANK, California, May 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Red Place (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26) * SATURDAY, MAY 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "The Red Place" (803) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/20/26) Logline: Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contact more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Trinity Technologies Named Bourns 2025 Americas Representative of the Year After Exceeding Every Plan, New-Opportunity, Design-In, and Design-Win Objective * LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has named Trinity Technologies its 2025 Americas Representative of the Year. The recognition was presented during EDS 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Bourns evaluates all Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- TRM Labs Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for the inclusion of corporate entities as eligible whistleblowers under the agency's proposed Whistleblower Program. The program, established pursuant to section 6314 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act of 2022, aims to incentivize voluntary reporting of potential violations of key financial statut more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M engineer, physicist Stephen Forrest elected Royal Society Fellow Forrest's work underpins commercial fiber-optic communications and OLED displays, with an eye to future generations of photovoltaics - The world's oldest scientific society in continuous existence has named University of Michigan engineering professor Stephen Forrest a fellow. Founded in 1690, Britain's Royal Society has counted Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The International Union, UAW, representing over one million active and retired members, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advocating for the full implementation and enforcement of the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention amendment to the Risk Management Program rule. The union opposes the EPA's proposal to rescind most provisions of SCCAP issued in February 2026, emphasizing the rule's role in protecting workers and surrounding communities from chemical accident risk more ST

DAVIS, California, May 27 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Medical Imaging Expert Elected as Fellow of the Royal Society * The Royal Society has elected Simon R. Cherry, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of biomedical engineering and radiology at the University of California, Davis, to the level of fellow. Election to fellow is given to the world's most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists. Only 90 scientists across the globe received the honor this year, which was announced on Ma more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA opens Center for Advanced Biotherapies, expanding capacity to develop and deliver cell and gene therapies * Key takeaways * UCLA has opened the Center for Advanced Biotherapies, a 14,000-square-foot FDA-compliant manufacturing facility that nearly doubles the institution's capacity to produce cell and gene therapies for patients enrolled in clinical trials. * The facility -built with support from the National Institutes of Hea more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, May 22 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news with Universal Music Group: * * * Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Agreement Santa Monica -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and TikTok, the world's best platform for music discovery and promotion, today announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement, further strengthening the existing relationship between the two companies, and providing additiona more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Filtering out humanity Author: David Danelski Is the internet losing its soul? A collaborative study by UC Riverside computer and social scientists suggests so. As artificial intelligence increasingly answers our online questions with quick summaries and polished explanations, we may be gaining efficiency while losing something distinctly human in the process. The study found that large language models, or LLMs, such as ChatGPT  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * A final legacy: Roberto Araya's last study on Fragile X Syndrome An international collaboration involving the late UdeM neuroscientist highlights a new therapeutic target for Fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism and intellectual disability. - A promising avenue for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism in boys, has opened up thanks to a collaboration between researcher more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Global Democracy Conference convenes experts to confront public support for anti-democratic leaders Why do global citizens support autocratic leaders, and what can be done to mobilize support for democracy and its proponents? These questions guided the 250 scholars and practitioners from nearly 40 countries who gathered at the University of Notre Dame for the 2026 Global Democracy Conference on May 19-20. Conv more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a multistate amicus brief (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2026-05-26%20-%20Multistate%20Amicus%20Brief%20ISO%20DC%20National%20Guard%20Appeal%20%28002%29.pdf) in support of D.C. Attorney General Bri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Unlocking Secrets of Plasma Turbulence in Space * WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Senior Scientist for Intense Particle Beams & Plasma Processes, Gurudas Ganguli, Ph.D., pioneered and directed an experiment that has deepened our understanding about the evolution of electromagnetic turbulence in space. NRL's Space Measurement of A Rocket-released Turbulence (SMART) sounding rocket experiment, launched from Wake Island on February 12, more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Court Rules to Protect Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors * On May 20, a court in California temporarily suspended a Trump administration policy that stripped key protections from immigrant survivors of domestic violence. The 2025 directive at issue had made many immigrant survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking much more vulnerable to arrest, detention or deportation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children - Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, the law fails to hold social media companies account more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The White House issued the following news on May 26, 2026: * * * Trump Administration's Full-Scale War on Fraud President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are unleashing an unrelenting, full-scale assault on the fraudsters, scammers, and corrupt operators who have looted billions from American taxpayers. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is moving at unprecedented speed and ferocity to root out the waste, abuse, and criminal exploitation of government programs that have drained billions from hardw more PR