OAKLAND, California, May 29 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic How YOU Can Take Action Amidst Escalating Anti-Trans Attacks The Trump Administration is relentless in its attacks on the rights, safety, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. Starting his second term, Trump immediately used the power of e more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: * * * ACA, National Network for Microelectronics Education, SEMI Foundation and Regional Partners Announce NNME Southwest Regional Node New five-state workforce consortium to accelerate microelectronics training, coordination, and talent development across the Southwest * TEMPE, AZ - Government, industry, and workforce leaders gathered today to announce a major new initiative to strengthen microelectronics talent pipelines across the Southwest. At a pre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Will Chamberlain, senior counsel of the Article III Project, from a May 19, 2026, hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais: Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Against Racial Gerrymandering": * * * Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on enforcing the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Louisiana v. Callais, decided last month,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Association of California Community College Teacher Education Programs, Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns with the proposed earnings premium metric under the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework. The letter urges the Department to revise the metric as it applies to community college teacher preparation programs (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100-0001). ACCCTEP represents teacher education programs across  more ST

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 29 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Announced Assumption University is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards before the University's upcoming Reunion Weekend, June 5-7. This year's honorees include a distinguished financial manager, an accomplished NASA scientist, a successful mergers and acquisitions director, an award-winning general counsel, and a beloved professor, mentor, and scientific scholar. The award recipients are: * Jack L. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, a private for-profit institution in Santa Fe Springs, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education criticizing a proposed accountability rule targeting undergraduate non-degree programs (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter raises concerns about the department's earnings-based measurement framework established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the institution argues unfairly threatens its cosmetology pro more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Beyond Plastics, a nationwide organization dedicated to ending plastic pollution, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the agency's proposal to include microplastics on the sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The group emphasized that while adding microplastics to the CCL is a critical recognition of the contamination issue, it alone does not mandate monitoring, regulation, or limits that are necessary to protec more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following statement: * * * State Court Order Clears Path for Tesla Race Discrimination Case to Go to Trial Court rejects Tesla's latest attempt to avoid accountability over claims of anti-Black harassment, discrimination, and retaliation * The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today issued the following statement on the Alameda County Superior Court's order rejecting Tesla's latest attempt to avoid accountability over claims of anti-Black harassme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The California Massage Therapy Council, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing grave concern over the proposed STATS and Earnings Accountability rule. CAMTC, a nonprofit corporation authorized by California law to certify massage professionals and approve education programs, cautions that the rule could jeopardize nearly 89% of California's accredited massage therapy schools. CAMTC underscored to the Department that massage therapy plays a vital wellness role, incl more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Capital Group Companies Inc., Los Angeles, California, a longstanding U.S. asset manager overseeing over $3.3 trillion in client assets worldwide, submitted a public comment letter today to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter addresses the agencies' Request for Public Comment issued on March 25, 2026, concerning potential changes to the premerger notification and report form required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The Cap more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 28, 2026, by senior fellow Zoe Neuberger and Luis Nunez, research analyst on the food assistance team: * * * By Coordinating With Medicaid and SNAP, State WIC Programs Reach Additional Eligible Low-Income Families With Young Children Collaboration Has Become More Widespread Over Past Five Years - Collaboration between the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition A more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Community Groups Granted Intervention in Review of Luxury Coastal Development on Kauai's Historic Hanalei Bay The proposed project threatens sensitive coastal habitat, imperiled native seabirds, and Native Hawaiian cultural practices - Lihu'e, HI -- A group of community organizations successfully petitioned the Kauai Planning Commission yesterday to intervene in proceedings over a proposed luxury coastal housing development by Miami-b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter at the Daily Wire, Nashville, Tennessee, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Blowing the Whistle: Inside the Grift that Keeps Giving": * * * Thank you Senator Ernst, Senator Markey, committee members. It's an honor to join you to discuss The Daily Wire's investigation into Medicaid home health waiver programs. In February, the Department of Health and Human Services released a database show more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, - Federal Railroad Administration, has announced a grant opportunity for the FY24 Metrolink Rail Crossing Integration Technology for Safety & Congestion Relief Project. A total of $1.6 million is available, with a ceiling of $1.6 million for a single award. This funding is designated for the installation of Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology at select crossings throughout the Metrolink system. The project aims to enhance safety and reduce congestion at critical inters more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 28, 2026: * * * Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York's Climate Law Victory -- Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened parts of the law - NORTH TONAWANDA, NY -- Today, the New York State Appellate Division, Third Department, ruled that New Y more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * EPA Moves to Establish a Federal Permit Program to Allow More Coal Ash Pollution Today the EPA dusted off a proposal from the first Trump administration - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration reopened for public comment its 2020 proposal to create a federal permit program for the disposal of coal ash. EPA's permit proposal includes features like "permits for life" and "general permits" where the company gets to decide w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * California bill requiring full disclosure of chemicals in diapers passes Assembly floor SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly on March 26 decisively approved a bill that would give parents a complete list of what's in their baby's diaper. Assembly Bill 1901 cleared the Assembly with a bipartisan vote of 68-1. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, it would require manufacturers of children's diapers sold, dist more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * 5 Costly Employee Classification Mistakes California Employers Make and How to Avoid Them: Your 5-Step Action Plan The federal government is working on business-friendly changes to rules covering independent contractor arrangements and overtime pay requirements, but California employers may not reap the benefits. Employers in the Golden State are subject to labor and employment rules that are stricter or more protective for employees than federal law more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * HUD Pulls the Plug on Emotional Support Animal Guidance: 5 Steps for Education Housing Administrators Federal housing officials just formally stripped emotional support animals of their protected status in housing, a sweeping policy change that will directly affect how college and university housing offices process accommodation requests from students with disabilities. On May 22, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development issued an enforceme more PR

LOS GATOS, California, May 28 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * The Fourth and Final Season of 'Death Inc.' Releases on August 7 Netflix has announced today the release day and first look images for the fourth and final season of Death Inc. The funeral comedy series created by Laura and Alberto Caballero (Machos Alfa, La que se avecina, Aqui no hay quien viva) will premiere globally on Netflix on August 7, 2026. The fourth season begins with a big question: who will get the coveted director's chair? Chemi has  more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 28 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCE maintenance controller named COMFRC Marine of Year MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- A Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Marine's dedication to service and meticulous attention to detail recently earned recognition as the Marine of the Year for the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers enterprise. In his position as FRCE's maintenance controller, tiltrotor aircraft mechanic Staff Sgt. Jarrett Reynolds plays an ins more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Outlook * Net sales up 1% compared to last year * Comparable sales up 2%, positive for ninth consecutive quarter * Gross margin of 40.5%, exceeded outlook * Returned $464 million in cash to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends * Raises full year earnings per share outlook - Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP), the larges more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Getty Unveils First Details of Its Campus-Wide Modernization The suite of projects will enhance the arrival journey to the Getty Center * Following the April 2026 announcement of investments to elevate visitor experience, enhance accessibility, strengthen energy resilience, and support long-term stewardship, Getty has revealed plans to improve the arrival journey to its iconic Getty Center campus. It includes upgrades to the arrival/parking  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Detroit, Michigan, and the Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging the agency's proposed approval of Michigan's Reasonably Available Control Technology rules for the West Michigan ozone nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. The organizations argue that Michigan's proposed RACT regulations fail to comply with the Clean Air Act and therefore should not be approved as submitted (Docket No. EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0137 more ST

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * April 2026 Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals Total spending by visitors in April 2026 was $1.77 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 4.8 percent increase from April 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 828,959 total visitors in April 2026, down slightly from April 2025 (833,219 vi more PR

HONG KONG, May 30 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Physicist Professor YAO Wang Honoured with Certificate of Merit at National Award for Excellence in Innovation * Professor YAO Wang, Chair Professor in the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has received a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to valley optoelectronics in two-dimensional semiconductors. Held every three years, the awa more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 28 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary by associates Michael Shimada and Kerry K. Sakimoto and partners Sandi Krul and Karl A. Schmitz: * * * California OHCA Proposes New Regulations to Implement AB 1415's Expanded Pre-Transaction Notice Requirements for Health Care Transactions The California Office of Health Care Affordability ("OHCA") released proposed regulations dated May 15, 2026, to update its material change transaction notice and cost and market impact review ("CMIR" more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 29 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Market success of short-duration batteries paves the way for longer-lasting storage Key Takeaways: * Short-duration battery storage has increased 25x over the last five years. * Installed capacity is expected to double again by the end of 2027. * There is no fast-response, long-duration storage in the U.S., but the outlook for its development in the next five to 10 years is positive. * Advances in technol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Todd A. Cox, associate director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, from a May 19, 2026, hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais: Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Against Racial Gerrymandering": * * * I. INTRODUCTION Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and members of the Committee: My name is Todd A. Cox, and I am Associate Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund ("LDF"). Thank you for the opportunity to testify  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary by shareholder Alexander T. MacDonald and associate Rachel Ring: * * * Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Sign Up for Unionization - And Spotlight Potential New State Law Labor Avenues At a Glance * As of May 26, Massachusetts rideshare drivers are the first in the nation to organize and secure certification of a union as their exclusive bargaining representative. * Similar legislation has been enacted in California specific to rideshare drivers, while  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Magazine names seven attorneys to 2026 'Best of Legal' list Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that Los Angeles Magazine has named seven of the firm's attorneys to the publication's inaugural "Best of Legal" list. Nixon Peabody's 2026 "Best of Legal" honorees come from a variety of practice areas and include: * Stratton Constantinides, Environmental and Affordable Housing & Real Estate * Daniel Deaton, Project Fina more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Banning, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service requesting updated guidance on the issuance of tribal tax-exempt bonds. The letter highlights concerns that the IRS's narrow interpretation of tax-exempt financing provisions significantly limits the ability of Indian tribes to issue such bonds, which in turn hampers economic development in tribal communities (Docket No. IRS-2026-0364). The Morongo Band of Mission Indians argues that the IRS's st more ST

LOS GATOS, California, May 28 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unveils First Look at 'On Behalf of My Son,' the New Film By Gabriel Martins Sao Paulo - Netflix released today the first image of Rejane Faria as Vicentina, the lead character in On Behalf of My Son (Vicentina Pede Desculpas), the new feature written and directed by Gabriel Martins (Mars One). Set in Brazil, the film follows Vicentina as she struggles to cope with the death of her son Wesley after a tragic bus accident in which he was the  more PR

BRONX, New York, May 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New York Aquarium to Honor World Oceans Day with Weekend-Long Ocean Shell-a-bration Party for All Ages * BROOKLYN, N.Y. -May 30, 2026 - Make a splash this summer at the New York Aquarium's Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend, a festive, family-friendly event that celebrates the vital role oceans play in our lives. In honor of World Oceans Day (June 8) and National Oceans Month, the event runs June 6-7 from 11 AM-4:30 PM  more PR

LOS GATOS, California, May 29 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Official Trailer of 'Physical 100' Italy, on Netflix From September 11 THE OFFICIAL TRAILER OF PHYSICAL 100 ITALY IS OUT NOW 100 MODERN GLADIATORS, AN UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGE IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND MONUMENTAL ARENA FROM SEPTEMBER 11, EVERY FRIDAY CONTESTANTS INCLUDE WELL KNOWN NAMES SUCH AS MIRCO BERGAMASCO, TANIA CAGNOTTO, ELISABETTA CANALIS, JURY CHECHI, FEDERICA PELLEGRINI, ALVISE RIGO AND LUIS SAL - The official trailer for Physical Italia  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * Patrick SFB team wins DAF-wide FM innovation competition A team from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, won first place in a Shark Tank-style competition May 27 for having the best idea to solve a Department of the Air Force financial management problem. The trio of Tech. Sgt. Abraham Sackor, Senior Airman Gavin Etson and Airman 1st Class Tess Penry of the 45th Comptroller Squadron pitched their "Power Automat more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues Strong Showing in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings Twelve attorneys from Pillsbury's Intellectual Property team were honored in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 for their exceptional achievements in the field. The firm's IP practice also earned Bronze and Recommended rankings for its transactional, litigation and prosecution capabilities across California, the DC Metro Area and Texas, reinforcing its national presence and reputation for ex more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - May 29, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin EEOC Seeks to Rescind its 1979 Affirmative Action Rule The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * POLITICO Journalism Institute Announces 2026 Class POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of power, politics, and policy, today announced the 2026 class of the POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI). The 10-day program for undergraduate and graduate students offers hands-on training for students interested in sharpening their skills at the largest politics- and policy-focused newsroom in the nation. POLITICO is pleased to share the students who emerged more PR

RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * PSMA PET Reveals Bone Metastases Missed by Standard Imaging * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Poor Outcomes Evident in Patients with Bone-Only Metastases Los Angeles - Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients a critical indi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following written testimony by Harry Levant, director of gambling policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "No Sure Bets: Protecting Sports Integrity in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Chairman Blackburn, Senator Cantwell, Senator Hickenlooper, and members of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, thank-you for the opportunity to testify about this timely and consequential iss more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing the U.S. semiconductor sector, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the March 27, 2026, Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The letter addresses concerns over DOL's proposed changes to prevailing wage standards affecting the H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs used to recruit specialized foreig more ST

RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Abstract of the Year: PET Imaging Links Brain Metabolism Patterns to Effectiveness of Alzheime * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org r's Disease Treatment Los Angeles - A specific pattern of brain metabolism visualized with PET imaging can predict which patients are most likely to benefit from Alzheimer's disease therapy. In a retrospective study of patien more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Study: New Drug Could Dramatically Increase Pancreatic Cancer Survival * A new medication could double survival time in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to Phase III clinical trial results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 annual meeting and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Andrew Hendifar, MD, professor of more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, May 27 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok Announces Season Two of "TikTok In The Mix" Featuring Bebe Rexha, Lykke Li, Malcolm Todd and Josh Groban * The four-episode TikTok LIVE interview series, co-produced and sponsored by T-Mobile, returns with more candid artist conversations and exclusive insights into new music and creative journeys - TikTok today announces the return of "TikTok In The Mix," the LIVE podcast interview series co-produced and sponsored more PR