WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Residency Debate Surrounds Republican Congressional Nominee Marty O'Donnell in Nevada" [Las Vegas Sun] * O'Donnell disparaged Las Vegas as somewhere he'd "never just choose to live out of the blue," said California is his "favorite place" Marty O'Donnell said it himself: he doesn't know much about Southern Nevada. Out-Of-Touch O'Donnell admitted that he still needs to "learn" more about NV-03, a place he disparaged as somewhe more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 'This is arson': 350.org reacts to wildfires in North America * North America is enduring an intense wildfire season, with new fires sparking and existing ones merging into larger, faster-moving blazes. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as fires rage across British Columbia in Canada, and California and Nevada in the United States, wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES ATTORNEY GENERAL August 10, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Russell Vought Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street N.W. Washington, DC 20552 Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 Dear Acting Director Vought: The un more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * 2026 Poverty Law Conference addresses scholarship, community * USC Gould School of Law hosted the 2026 Poverty Law Conference on February 20-21, welcoming scholars, educators and advocates to participate in a variety of conversations about modern developments in poverty law. Both days featured paper presentations, roundtable discussions about teaching and advocacy, and opportunities to build community across discip more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * A new way of addressing stress * As part of its ongoing mission to center students' emotional health alongside academic success in law school, USC Gould School of Law's Office of Student Life and Community Engagement continues to find new methods to address law students' needs. The latest is a pilot program for Nebbi, a new app aimed at maintaining mental wellness. Seventeen law students participated in a pilot at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout To Big Banks * Boston -Today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's latest attempt to put big business over working families. The case challenges a rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that purports to invalidate state  more PR

SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Recognized as One of America's Best Private Companies for 2026 IRVINE, Calif. - Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced that it has been named to TIME Magazine's inaugural list of America's Best Private Companies 2026. Allied Universa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the inaugural recipients of its $1 million Community Health Impact Lab micro grants. Launched in 2025, the initiative supports physician-led projects partnering with organizations to address pressing community health challenges through innovative, scalable, community-centered solutions. Twenty gr more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work The American Farm Bureau Federation announced a slate of top state Farm Bureau communications projects during the 2026 Communications Awards, held at this year's Communications Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The competition recognizes state Farm Bureau professionals for their exemplary work in communicating about agriculture. Nearly 200 entries for work produced in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Decision Marks a Win for Public Health, Air and Water in Imperial Valley * #California Court of Appeal requires revisions to review of water and air impacts of the Hell's Kitchen lithium project A California Court of Appeal decision issued Tuesday requires Imperial County, California to revise its environmental review of Controlled Thermal Resources' proposed Hell's Kitchen geothermal and lithium project. Comite Civico del Vall more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 12 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Are energy drinks good for my heart? * The high stimulant load from energy drinks can quickly activate the body's "fight-or-flight" response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure while making the heart more susceptible to abnormal rhythms. Energy drinks have become a go-to source of quick energy for students, athletes, and busy professionals. But cardiologists say they're also seeing a troubling trend: more patients arriving in the Emergen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout to Big Banks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 10 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, challenges two rules by the Office of the Comptroller more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration from Invalidating State Mortgage Laws * Attorney General Clark and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's effort to override state mortgage laws through a decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to invalidate state laws requiring mortgage lenders to pay interest on the money they require borrower more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Valuable Interest Payments to Homeowners * August 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of nine other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to defend state laws that require banks to pay interest to homeowners on funds held in escrow that cover property taxes and home insurance cos more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General William Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks * Press Releases Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Connecticut homeowners' pockets (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today opposing a new rule issued by federal regulator of national banks, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currenc more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 11 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Back pain relief without surgery * From physical therapy to targeted injections, there are more options than you might think. Back pain is incredibly common. In fact, about 65 million Americans have experienced a recent episode of back pain, while nearly 8% of adults live with chronic back pain, according to a recent study. The good news? Relief may be closer than you think. According to Yusef Jordan, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Loma Linda  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * BLM Moves Forward With Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing on the Iconic Roan Plateau in Western Colorado Release of Environmental Assessment begins 30-day public comment period - Rifle, CO -- Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a draft Environmental Assessment and 30-day public comment period for a proposed December 2026 oil and gas lease sale that would degrade high-priority wildlife habitats and valued public lands acros more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Simi Valley to Pay $230K to Resolve Complaint Alleging Sexual Harassment and Disability Discrimination Settlement requires training on state protections against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation - The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a settlement with the City of Simi Valley in Ventura County to resolve allegations that a city employee was unlawfully subjected to discrimina more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce California State Parks' FREE Fourth Grade Pass Now Available for 2026/27 School Year Simplified pass name, updated sign-up period make it easier than ever for fourth graders and their families to visit 54 state parks for free What you need to know: California State Parks' Free Fourth Grade Pass allows for unlimited free visits to 54 participating state parks for California four more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases a Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Juan Carlos Chabel-Orellano * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in accordance with Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a new report on the investigation into the death of Juan Carlos Chabel-Orellano from an officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield, California on December 20, 2022. The incident involved police officers from t more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Extending AI Architectures to Address Continuous Scientific Problems Artificial intelligence is proving to be transformative in its ability to work with language and images. Now, with a growing push to apply AI to scientific discovery, Caltech's Anima Anandkumar says there is a crucial ingredient missing from most AI models: the ability to understand the physical world. Take as an example weather models, says Anandkumar, Caltech' more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Sweat Sensor Enables Continuous Noninvasive Measurement of Cholesterol If you see a doctor regularly, chances are you have had a lipid panel ordered and your blood drawn at a lab. The results told your physician about your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, factors that play a role in diagnosing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Now, a team led by Wei Gao, a professor in Caltech's Cherng Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * California Lawmakers Say New Poll Shows Voters Want Action on Energy Costs * Policymakers point to strong voter support for expanding clean energy, modernizing the grid, and giving consumers more energy choice SACRAMENTO, CA-New statewide polling shows California voters strongly support practical solutions to lower electricity costs and improve grid reliability, and state leaders are taking note. The poll, conducted by national pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. hello@calpace.org (855) 921-PACE 1315 I Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.calpace.org July 30, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov RE: Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) - Medicaid more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services US Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2047 RE: RIN 0938-AV98: CMS-2454-IFC Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Califo more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Investigators Uncover Earliest Changes in Coronary Heart Disease * Researchers have identified molecular changes that appear to trigger atherosclerosis years before inflammation-the long-recognized hallmark of the disease-takes hold, according to a Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University-led study. Sarah Parker, PhD The multi-institutional study offers one of the clearest pic more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Chancellor's Catalyst Awards Ignite Research in Humanities, Social Sciences * Digging for stories in a Gold Rush town that vanished in flames 170 years ago. Pinging brainwaves for reactions from sentences that slide between Spanish and English. Fortifying students' skills and confidence with a practice called powerwriting. These ventures are among nearly a dozen UC Merced research projects made possible by the Chancellor's Catalyst Awards, a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Chevron announces leadership changes Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the election of Uriel "Ose" Oseguera as Treasurer, effective November 1, 2026. Oseguera succeeds Navin Mahajan, who will retire from Chevron after nearly 30 years of service. As Treasurer, Oseguera will lead Chevron's treasury organization, including capital markets, corporate finance, insurance, credit and risk management activities. He will rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make professional development more continuous, accessible and connected throughout an Airman's career. The changes, k more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * ORLANDO, Florida - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make professional development more continuous, accessible and more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make professional development more continuous, accessible and connected throughout an Airman's ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board said Foxx Development Inc. withdrew its proposed smartphone production activity at its San Diego, California, facility within FTZ 153. The withdrawal was requested August 6, 2026. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary, issued the order. -- Kripaa Chhughani, Targeted News Service * * # * * View Aug. 11, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16355/foreign-trade-zone-ftz-153-withdrawal- more PR

KEENE, California, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Community Members and Civil Rights Advocates to Host Rally Before Court Hearing on Unlawful Immigration Arrests * **Press conference on Thurs., 8/13, at 9 a.m. outside federal courthouse on 350 W. 1st St.** LOS ANGELES -On Thursday, plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin -a case challenging the Trump administration's immigration raids in Southern California -will host a rally and press conference before a federal court hears a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 July 27, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Docket; No. CMS-2026-2047 To the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: County Behavioral Health Directors Association ("CBHDA") of California respectfully s more ST

REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Data Center IT Semiconductors and Components Market to Surpass $1.8 Trillion over Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 12, 2026 - According to a newly published forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Ramaswamy Hired His Mother to "Massage Data" in "Pump-and-Dump" Pharma Scheme That Made Him Nearly $260 Million New reporting from Oligarch Watch reveals how Vivek Ramaswamy "served as the frontman for a dubious pharmaceutical company and then cashed out weeks before its dramatic crash." Ramaswamy reaped nearly $260 million from a company that he "used to buy the rights to an inauspicious Alzheimer's drug that had repeatedly failed  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Drought is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases * From the American West to Europe, droughts are drying up rivers, fueling destructive fires and reshaping ecosystems. They are also changing the spread of infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world. In a review paper published Aug. 12 in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, CU Boulder ecologist Pieter Johnson and his collaborato more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Tribes Slam U.S. Army Corps for Approving Line 5 Tunnel Enbridge still needs a new permit from the Michigan Public Service Commission - Detroit, MI -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today issued a record of decision approving Canadian company Enbridge's proposal to bore a four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac to house its Line 5 oil pipeline. Despite the federal agency's approval, Enbridge cannot move forward with const more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Condemns Final CMS Rule Blocking Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Transgender Healthcare * August 11, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057/MOBILE: (213) 355-3057/EMAIL: press@eqca.org WASHINGTON -Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang after the Ce more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 12 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * From topological to geometric quantum matter * Dr Johannes Mitscherling has been establishing a new Emmy Noether Group at the University of Wurzburg since August 1st, 2026, which is based at the Chair of Theoretical Physics IV. Together with his team, the theoretical solid-state physicist will investigate novel quantum materials and the associated phenomena using geometric methods. Most recently, he conducted research in the groups led by Dr Li more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * #Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, the new faculty bring expertise in healthcare, bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20226 ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P INTRODUCTION This comment is submitted on behalf of GIFFORDS and GIFFORDS Law Center more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Groups File Amended Lawsuit Challenging Everglades Detention Center Florida, federal officials withheld key funding Information - Miami, FL -- Conservation groups filed an updated lawsuit today as part of the ongoing legal challenge over the Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve. The amended lawsuit (https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.08.12-de-1 more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Pioneers "RoboDojo": The First Hong Kong-Led Unified Benchmark for Embodied AI, Setting New Global Standards for Robot Reliability * The Multimedia Laboratory (MMLab) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has spearheaded the development of "RoboDojo", an unified benchmarking platform designed to evaluate robotic manipulation across both simulated and physical environments. Co-initiated by Professor Ping LUO, Associate Director (AI Research and Tech more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 12 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Holtzclaw will end term as chancellor at UNM-Los Alamos in 2027 * Mike Holtzclaw, chancellor of The University of New Mexico campus in Los Alamos, will not seek reappointment, concluding service in the top leadership role on June 30, 2027. Barbara Rodriguez, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said that Holtzclaw will work closely with University leadership to support the campus during this transition period. "I want t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Huffman Statement on Court Ruling to Stop Trump Admin's Greenlight for Illegal Colosseum Mine Today, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after a federal court ordered an immediate halt to new mining operations at the Colosseum Mine inside Mojave National Preserve. "The District Court just said what  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on PEPFAR as Trump Administration Guts Lifesaving HIV/AIDS Programs Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the status of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds follo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Todd Blanche Invents Unprecedented Protections to Shield Donald Trump from Accountability Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the Department of Justice published an Office of Legal Counsel memo declaring that the Presiden more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * How Brain Ripples Keep Memory Online * Key Takeaways * Brief, fast brain waves called ripples may help distant parts of the brain work together during memory tasks, finds UC San Diego research. * When these ripples happened at the same time across brain regions, neurons were more likely to fire together. * This coordinated activity increased when memory demands were higher, suggesting ripples help support working memory. R more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * How CSULB students spent their summer unearthing centuries of Arizona history * Up in an Arizona mountain landscape of juniper and pinyon pines, a group of Cal State Long Beach students and alumni spent their summer unearthing evidence of the Southwest's Indigenous prehistory. The Mt. Trumbull Archaeology Field School is an annual experience for archaeologist Sachiko Sakai and her students. Sakai, an assistant professor of anth more PR

ORANGE, California, Aug. 11 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * How Faculty Mentorship Helps Chapman Students Become Research Leaders Undergraduates passed their research experience on to high school students in the Henley Lab's summer research program August 11, 2026 * When Will Basnight '27 arrived at Chapman University, the political science major didn't know undergraduate research could become part of his college experience. Then Ann Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Ludie & David C. Henley Social Sciences Laboratory, en more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Huffman, Garcia Demand Documents from Vulcan Elements After White House Pushed Through $620 Million Loan to Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. Company told Committee staff it got no special treatment; ProPublica revealed the $620 million Pentagon loan was the result of direct White House intervention - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Huffman, Thompson, Hernandez, Heinrich Want Answers on Puerto Rico's Water Crisis from Gov Watchdog Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-P.R.), and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member Martin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump Prioritizing Self-Enrichment Over Addressing Affordability During Conversation at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club * Schiff: "And central to that objective, I think, is making the economy work for people again...The problem today is that people are working, and they can barely afford to get by. And I don't think our democracy will ever be on a secure footing until our economy is on a secure footing. Until peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist: * * * SUMMARY Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requirements for entities that provide websites, mobile  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Policy Considerations for Legislation Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods. For example, the SCREEN Act (H.R. 1623, Title I  more PR

SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 12 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news: * * * North Carolina Woman Given Suspended Sentence for Beating, Kicking & Strangling Her Dog NEW BERN, N.C. -- A Craven County woman convicted of felony animal cruelty after a video showed her beating, kicking and strangling her dog has been sentenced to probation rather than prison, drawing criticism from In Defense of Animals. Judge Bob Cherry on August 10 sentenced Bullard to 36 months of supervised probation, suspending an 11-to-23-month prison term. Ch more PR

SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 13 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news: * * * Whistleblowers Expose Elephant Cover-Up & Conflicts of Interest at Busch Gardens TAMPA, Fla. -- Following the death of a second elephant in less than two years, In Defense of Animals joins the Weeping Elephant Project in demanding an independent investigation into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Newly-released testimonies from former zoo keepers expose severe animal welfare violations, a culture of retaliation against staff, and a massive conflict of interest  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * In the Los Angeles Times, Sen. Schiff: How Democrats Can Repair the Broken Supreme Court * Schiff: "Future Democratic majorities in Congress -perhaps starting as soon as January -should make repairing the court and reforming the judicial branch a priority to make sure it does not continue to operate as a partisan and retrograde institution." Read the full op-ed here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new page tracking misuse of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems across the country. The tracker, which will be routinely updated, currently tallies more than 140 examples of ALPR abuse and misuse such as stalking romantic interests, wrongful stops and detentions, non-law enforcement uses, and other more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Intellectual Property Partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski Featured in IAM Strategy 300 Guide * Duane Morris partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski have been selected for inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300, a guide that highlights innovative pioneers in the intellectual property sector and focuses exclusively on patent practitioners. IAM Strategy 300 has firmly establishe more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU economics expert can discuss how misinformation in social networks may affect midterm election * LAWRENCE -As the 2026 midterm elections draw near, University of Kansas researcher Tarun Sabarwal is available to discuss how misinformation contagions in social networks might affect the Nov. 3 election. "Spreading misinformation for personal gain is not new," said Sabarwal, a professor of economics at KU. "The difference with social media is the speed a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by shareholder Jason R. Stanevich and associates Rosalie DiFlora and Giro Maccheroni: * * * NLRB Majority Holds Bargaining Proposal Alone Does Not Constitute an Unlawful Threat Employers and unions frequently exchange aggressive, controversial, and sometimes unpopular proposals during collective bargaining. In a recent decision, Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc., a divided National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held that an employe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by partner Shana French and associate Micah Fysh: * * * Canada: Ontario Court of Appeal Pulls Back from Technical Attacks on Termination Clauses At a Glance * The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld termination clauses using the phrases "at any time" and "for any reason," confirming that such language does not violate the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 when read in the context of an agreement that preserves statutory minimum e more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold: * * * Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers. On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-human-trafficking law by requiring human-trafficking more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER MALDEF ATTORNEY AND BOARD MEMBER DRUCILLA STENDER RAMEY LOS ANGELES--MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) mourns the passing of Drucilla "Dru" Stender Ramey, a pioneering civil rights attorney, legal educator, and longtime champion of equality and opportunity. A former MALDEF attorney and member of MALDEF's Board of Directors, Ramey died on August 3, 2026, at 80. Ra more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 115-Room Staybridge Suites in Las Cruces, N.M. LAS CRUCES, N.M. - 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 a 115-room Staybridge Suites hotel property in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Skyler Cooper and Chris Gomes, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap's more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 7-Eleven Property in Cleburne, Texas CLEBURNE, Texas - 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 a net-leased 7-Eleven property in Cleburne, Texas. "This transaction highlights the continued strength of investor demand for NNN leased gas station properties more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.5M Sale of Single-Tenant Net-Leased A&W Restaurant in Napa Valley, California ST. HELENA, Calif. - 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 501 Main St., a 2,983 square-foot single-tenant net leased A&W restaurant. The asset sold for $3.5 million or $1,173.32 per more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Nature's original bioplastic is food for animals Various animal species possess enzymes that enable them to break down PHA plastics To the Point * Intestine-less worm: The tiny marine worm Olavius algarvensis has no intestines or excretory organs; it feeds on bacteria beneath its skin and uses polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) as an energy source. * Distribution of the enzymes: Related PHA-degrading enzymes have been found in over 66 animal species acro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Matsui, Kiggans Champion Bipartisan Legislation to Keep America's Nurses and Patients Safe * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), announced the reintroduction of their Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. To tackle staffing-related challenges, nurses are often forced to work mandatory overtime beyond their scheduled shift, which can endang more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport * Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Oregon Congressional Delegation members-including Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)-to urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and General Services Administration (GSA) to renew the NOAA Marine  more PR

OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * Mingzhe Ye Wins 2026 Cooper International Violin Competition * Sixteen-year-old violinist Mingzhe Ye of Tianjin, China, won the 2026 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition on Friday evening following a performance of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35. He performed with the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductor David Danzmayr. Ye received the competition's top prize, which includes a $20,000 cash  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 10, 2026 - In the last decade, scientists have shown that fusion energy can work, as a physical process. Next question: Can it work economically? A study co-authored by MIT professors Dennis Whyte and Andrew W. Lo proposes a framework for understanding what's needed to make fusion energy commercially viable more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Director Oz: On behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Los Angeles County (NAMI GLAC) an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (N more ST

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Near-term multifamily completions increase in new Yardi Matrix forecast * Under-construction pipeline prompts uptick but near-term supply will trail 2024-25 totals SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 - Recent evaluation of the under-construction pipeline for multifamily units prompted Yardi(r) Matrix to increase its completions forec more PR

WINDSOR, England, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release: * * * Nearly Half of Americans are Ready to Take a "Skillcation" - and IHG Hotels & Resorts Makes It Easier Than Ever * ATLANTA, August 12, 2026 - Wanderlust has long inspired Americans to chase new destinations, but a new kind of travel that goes beyond the postcard moment is emerging: the skillcation. Today's travelers are returning home not just with photos, but with newfound skills and a deeper sense of personal discov more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Research Documents Growing Silicosis Epidemic Among Quartz Countertop Workers * : August 12, 2026 Media contact: Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn.deckelbaum@gwu.edu GW researcher co-authored study calling for stronger monitoring to prevent a deadly but preventable occupational disease WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) -A new report documenting California's rapidly growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers underscores the urgent need for a nati more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Pacific Arranges $16.5 Million Sale of Link OC Retail Center in Anaheim, California Northpond Acquisitions Makes First California Investment with Acquisition of Retail Asset - Newmark Pacific announces it has arranged the $16.5 million sale of Link OC, a 26,385-square-foot necessity-based retail center located at 1071, 1081 and 1095 North Tustin Avenue in An more PR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NGWA announces 2026 industry award recipients NGWA congratulates the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards, and Sectional Awards, which will be presented this December during Groundwater Week 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NGWA's highest honor, the Ross L. Oliver Award, will be presented to long-time NGWA member and Jason House, LG, PG, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the g more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC - The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(TM) located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from certificate-granting programs through advanced-deg more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Dobby the Elf and America's Permitting Problem America needs more energy, infrastructure, and housing. Our permitting system keeps finding strange reasons to stop them. - Harry Potter fans just gave us one of the strangest permitting stories you'll ever hear. The Greenlink Interconnector is a $580 million, 125-mile power cable connecting more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 13 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * Norco College Named Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Champion of the Year Norco College has been named the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Champion of the Year, recognizing the college's commitment to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening workforce development, and building lasting partnerships throughout the Eastvale community. The award was presented during the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Annual Installation Dinner and  more PR

IRVINE, California, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Over 2.5M U.S. properties face wildfire risk with $1.4TN exposed - Cotality report finds New data reveals how fire spreads between homes - not just wildland blazes - identifying a critical opportunity for insurers and homeowners - More than 2.5 million properties across the 10 most exposed states in the western U.S. carry a moderate or greater risk of wildfire. These properties represent a combined reconstruction cost value (RCV)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Murphy, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on Potential $150M Contract Award to Trump-Aligned Law Firm to Represent Unaccompanied Children in Court * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and 14 of their Democratic colleagues demanded answers from the Trump Administration on its intent to award a no-bid contract to a Trump-aligned law firm with no apparent immigrati more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest agreement turns cybersecurity certifications into college credit * Students who complete select cybersecurity and information technology certifications can now turn those credentials into college credit at PennWest University. A new agreement between PennWest and Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center allows students to earn up to nine college credits for certifications they have already completed. The agreement recognizes three certifications in information more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving speaker Mike Johnson: * * * Full Transcript: Speaker Mike Johnson This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Speaker Mike Johnson on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Speaker Johnson: We're going to hold this majority. We are going to defy history. We're going to keep the Republican majority in the House, and we're going to keep marching forward with this agenda for the people. We're going to keep the Marxists at bay. And  more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 12 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Director Danielle Lynch on Sagehen Community * Danielle Lynch traces her competitive nature to childhood, when as a young fan of Olympic Champion sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner, she raced friends down her northern New Jersey neighborhood streets barefoot. She almost always won. "That's when I learned I don't need anything but who I am to be successful," she says. Lynch used that outlook to become a first-generation student-athlete  more PR

FRESNO, California, Aug. 13 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Fresno State Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will return to Fresno State for an event hosted by The Maddy Institute. The event, "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250," will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, at the Resnick Student Union. Drawing on her study of presidents including George Wa more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 12 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Lucia Retter, co-director of the Centre for Defence Economics and Acquisition, and research leader Judith Huismans: * * * Readiness and Resilience: The National Effort We Can't Delay Nations across Europe face a growing and diversifying array of threats within their borders and beyond. Readiness to meet these threats is improving, but unevenly. While some European nations are taking increasingly prudent steps to counter hostile state-sponsored thre more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Tours Head Start Site to Connect with Parents, Children, & Teachers Amid Trump Push to Roll Back Program * Above: Friedman reads to toddlers at LACOE and Para Los Ninos' Head Start on Vine. HOLLYWOOD, CA -Today, August 12, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined local parents, toddlers, infants, teachers, and Head Start administrators at the Los Angeles County Office of Education and Para Los Ninos' Head  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Expand Affordable Housing and Address Homelessness in Fontana The funding will help address affordable housing shortages in the City of Fontana and give more low-income Fontana residents pathways to permanent housing - FONTANA, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he secured $1.2 million in community project funding for the City of Fontana's Aldea Apartments Acquisition Phase II project. This grant fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- America's First Freedom - A report from U.S. Department of Justice Presidential Religious Liberty Commission - June 2026 (224 pages) * * * Contents Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 8 Commission Members ... 9 Advisory Board Members ... 10 Executive Summary ... 12 Introduction ... 24 The Creation of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 24 The Commission Hearings ... 26 Chapter 1: Religion as an Indispensable Support ... 28 Religion: An Essential Aspect of What It Means to be Human . more ST

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Resy Welcomes Tock Restaurants, Wineries and Experiences to Its Platform and App, Expanding Access to More Than 25,000 Venues * Resy and Tock Come Together Starting today, diners can access over 25,000 venues on Resy with the addition of Tock's restaurants, wineries and experiences. The addition of Tock venues expands Resy's offerings to include many of the best in hospitality and even more Michelin-starred restaurants like Atom more PR

PLEASANTON, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Expands C-Suite Leadership for Growth with Appointment of Two Proven Industry Veterans as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer * #Rimini Street appoints Keith Costello as EVP and Chief Operating Officer and Alexander Guasch as EVP and Chief Delivery Officer LAS VEGAS - August 12, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission said India Connection LLC, San Francisco, California, filed a complaint against CMA CGM (America) LLC, Marseille, France, Pridel Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, and Eagle Maritime of America Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, in Docket No. 26-11. The complainant alleges the respondents violated the Shipping Act by assessing detention charges while it could not retrieve or return containers because of circumstances beyond its control. It also alleges failures to meaningfully consider waiver re more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth with Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles Los Angeles - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Los Angeles office with the hiring of Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi, who together bring nearly 50 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate transactions across the country. They have joined the firm's Real Estate Services G more PR

DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * SEMA BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS EXPANDS TO MOTORCYCLES WITH NEW BIKE BUILDER SHOOTOUT * \-New competition category celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of custom motorcycle builders - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2026) - SEMA has officially opened entries for the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders presented by Mothers, introducing a new Motorcycle category and the all-new SEMA Battle of  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Senate Energy Chair Calls Out Utility CEOs Over Bailout Blackmail Threats; Local Governments, Insurers, Fire Survivors & Consumer Groups Rally Against Bailout * A coalition of governmental entities, wildfire survivors, insurance companies, attorneys and consumer groups sent a joint letter to the legislature (opens in new tab)vowing to oppose any proposal that "would shift billions of dollars in costs away from utility more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 12 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * DNA replication trailblazer Teresa S.F. Wang dies at 88 Wang, who cloned the catalytic subunit of human DNA polymerase alpha, studied DNA replication, cell cycle checkpoints and genomic instability. By Krista Conger Teresa Shu-Fong Wang, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology at Stanford Medicine, died June 7 at her home in Palo Alto, California. She was 88. Wang, who joined the Stanford School of Medicine in 1969, was known for her rese more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region * Signatories are pioneering new models for State-Tribal coordination to honor Tribal sovereignty and champion economic development Phoenix, AZ - Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Hopi Tribe Chairman Lamar Keevama, and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance economic resilience for more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * States Sue to Block Big Bank Power Grab * State Attorneys General say the Trump administration's banking regulators are blocking states from protecting consumers Washington - Today, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and New York Attorney more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy * More than 100 high school students from across New Jersey and beyond spent four days thinking like entrepreneurs this July as they took part in Rowan University's 10th annual Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy, an award-winning program hosted by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE). The free summer academy, led by Michael Dominik, Ph.D. and RC more PR

SEASIDE, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Symposium offers undergraduate researchers important forum * By Mark Muckenfuss Getting started as researchers came early for Laine Beardsley and Kia McEntee. Not only did the two Cal State Monterey Bay marine science majors get involved in the first semester of their freshman year, but they often had to get up before sunrise to gather their data on black abalone populations. "It was a lot of early mornings because of summer l more PR

ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A taste of discovery: Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials science at Argonne Physics-aware machine learning method enables faster breakthroughs at the Advanced Photon Source - DONUT makes it easier to cut through layers of complex data and reach the sweet spot of scientific discovery. What if scientists could get a taste of discovery as soon as their experiment finishes? Thank more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups Come to Bluegrass Monday, Aug. 24 * JONESBORO - The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups will perform at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St., Paragould. Based in east Tennessee, this quartet is a fast-rising band that is quickly building a reputation for their energetic stage shows filled with top-notch instrumental talent and intricate voca more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Aug. 12 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * Tommy Breeze '16 Turned a Thrift-Store Find Into an Art-Driven Apparel Brand * Spring 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Spring 2026 Tommy Breeze '16 (Photo by Clover Akemon) You could say it all started at Yeehaw Aloha, a thrift shop blocks from Whitman College's campus. There, Art History major Tommy Breeze '16 was poking around when he spotted the hat that would become a wardrobe staple-and the spark for his future business. "It was nothing specia more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since "God Squad" Decision Gulf and environmental groups respond to oil auction that threatens region - New Orleans, LA -- The Trump administration held its latest mass sell-off of public waters in the Gulf of Mexico, expanding access for an oil-and-gas industry already pulling in windfall profits on the backs of American taxpayers. The sale -- the third of 30 scheduled more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 7, 2026 Submitted Electronically RE: Notice of Request for Information: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities To Whom It May Concern: Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) is an active 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize people in local communities around the world to protect ma more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Unexpected Findings Add New Insight on Cannabis and Heart Health UCSF trial found fewer premature heartbeats after cannabis inhalation, with potential implications for atrial fibrillation risk. - Habitual cannabis users experienced about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared with days they abstained, a counterintuitive finding that adds to the complex and evolving understan more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jie Deng awarded joint American Cancer Society and American Society for Radiation Oncology grant to advance lung cancer research Dr. Jie Deng, assistant professor-in-residence of radiation oncology and a member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been awarded an American Cancer Society (ACS) Clinician Scientist Development Grant, co-sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncolog more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jordyn Silverstein receives ASCO Young Investigator Award to advance personalized treatment for ovarian cancer Dr. Jordyn Silverstein, a clinical instructor and investigator at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received the Young Investigator Award from Conquer Cancer, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Funded by the Vaniam Group and Women Leaders  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD History Professor Awarded IAS Fellowship By Steven Covella University of San Diego professor of history, Thomas Barton, PhD, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship with the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the coming academic year. Barton joins a distinguished list of past and present IAS scholars that includes Nobel Laureates, MacArthur fellows, Pulitzer Prize winners and more. Barton teaches and studies medieval history, a more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada * For 52-year-old Las Vegas resident LeeAnn Hunt, her diagnosis of oral cancer brought out so many powerful emotions. Adding to that, was anxiety about the considerable expense associated with traveling to Utah or California for treatment. Thankfully, she was relieved to discover that Dr. Suparna Shah, an assistant professor in the department otolaryngology - head an more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professors' startup team joined semiconductor giant AMD * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug 12, 2026 - A guiding principle of the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering is tracing a line directly from academia to real-world application. Last month that connection was made even stronger. FastFlowLM, founded by URI professor of computer engineering Ken Qing Yang and his former University of Rhode Island colleagues Tao Wei, a professor of en more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Utah homebuilder asks federal court to rein in agency power grab * Salt Lake City, Utah; August 11, 2026: Today, a Utah homebuilder filed a lawsuit challenging a federal agency's permit demand, arguing that it is based on an assertion of power Congress never granted. In a lawsuit filed through his business, Willard Land LLC, Lew Swain argues that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers exceeded its authority to regulate "n more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect California communities from network vandalism * LOS ANGELES-Verizon today announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in vandalism that have cut off thousands of Verizon customers from critical wireless and wireline communications services. Over the past several days more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 13 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Conservationists Sue to Block Cattle Expansion in Ungrazed Grizzly Habitats on the Bridger-Teton National Forest JACKSON, Wyo. - Western Watersheds Project, represented by Greenfire Law, filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the proposed release of livestock into prime grizzly bear habitat this week on four allotments on the Bridger-Teton National Forest that have been recovering and livestock-free for a  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Marsh restoration boosts bird diversity But some treatments may not work for certain shorebirds - Long-term tidal marsh restoration in central California wetlands is bringing back important breeding habitat for birds. Wetlands along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers have been strictly controlled for more than a century by a series of levees that drained wetlands. But while some more recent changes seem to encoura more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's 2025-2026 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs The Transportation Research Board's Airport Cooperative Research Program has selected winners for its latest ACRP University Design Competition. This annual competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports. Four first-place winner more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Extreme weather now a key predictor of where bird species occur in North America, study finds A Yale-led study links severe weather to bird ranges and biodiversity for hundreds of North American birds. Accounting for extreme weather, the authors say, is critical to understanding and predicting where species are found in the environment. By Jim Shelton Scorching heat waves, severe cold snaps, and other extreme weather events are limiting where spe more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years * Enrollment momentum continues as York College of Pennsylvania is proud to welcome its newest incoming class. More than 900 new first-year students and over 150 transfer students are arriving this fall, extending the college's multi-year run of enrollment growth. Forty percent of this year's class identify as first-generation college students, reflecting York's continued i more PR