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'Exceptional Teaching' (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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'Exceptional Teaching'
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals.
"Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly accomplished in their fields and will provide stud more PR
'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Dominates During Show's Summer Run -- Jumping Over Last Year's Average by +9% (10)
BURBANK, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Dominates During Show's Summer Run -- Jumping Over Last Year's Average by +9%
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* "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (4.09 million Total Viewers) concluded a phenomenal summer run with a resounding victory opposite the season premiere of NBC's "America's Got Talent" live results show (+8% vs. 3.79 million) and CBS' "Big Brother" (+22% vs. 3.35 million) in Total Viewers.
* "Who Wa more PR
6 State Attorneys General Oppose Proposed Rule to Repeal 2024 Waste Prevention Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE ATTORNEYS GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, MICHIGAN, NEW MEXICO, AND OREGON
August 24, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
Comments submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, docket ID BLM-2025-0235
RE: Comments on the Proposed "Royalty for more ST
A Champion for All, Dolly Parton's Legacy of Caring Deeply for Others Serves as a Reminder That Good Health is for Everyone (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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A Champion for All, Dolly Parton's Legacy of Caring Deeply for Others Serves as a Reminder That Good Health is for Everyone
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Contact: mediarelations@apha.org
Public Health Policies Must Be Inclusive and Practical for All
The American Public Health Association mourns the passing of country music icon, advocate and public health champion, Dolly Parton. The world has lost a leader in caring for our neigh more PR
ABA Urges ORR to Reconsider Proposed Sponsor Verification Rules to Protect Child Welfare (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Barbara J. Howard
President
321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598
abapresident@americanbar.org
americanbar.org
August 25, 2026
Toby Biswas, Assistant Deputy Director-Policy
Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted via the Feder more ST
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Urge Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Mandate Dietitian Staffing Ratios and Adopt Malnutrition Metrics (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-1846-P
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality In more ST
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 27 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
August 26, 2026
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(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Attorney General Mills announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobac more PR
AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings and Host Conference Call (10)
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings and Host Conference Call
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ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended August 1, 2026, after the market closes on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time t more PR
AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
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Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to end litigation alleging the company knowingly failed to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
Subject to court approval, this i more PR
AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition in announcing a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta resolving allegations that the company designed and operated its social media platforms in ways that harmed you more PR
AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of millions of voters a more PR
AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Delivers Largest Big Tech Settlement in History for Child Protection Against Facebook, Instagram
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a staggering $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements on record outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, Amer more PR
AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta
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LANSING -Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook. In addition to the set of safety features, Michigan will receive at least $171 million under the agreement.
The settlement resolves claims by 47 states and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, more PR
Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman's Mishell Parreno Taylor Named President-Elect of Hispanic National Bar Association
Akerman Labor and Employment Partner Mishell Parreno Taylor has been named President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the national organization representing the interests of Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and other legal professionals across the United States.
Mishell will be sworn in as President-Elect during the more PR
Alex Warren Brings WILDCHILD to TikTok With an Exclusive LIVE Event and New In-App Fan Experience (10)
LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 27 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Alex Warren Brings WILDCHILD to TikTok with an Exclusive LIVE Event and New In-App Fan Experience
Alex Warren took over the host seat for an intimate, fan-driven TikTok LIVE celebrating his new album, WILDCHILD, and premiering his new single"RESCUER"
The TikTok LIVE featured special guests including Mila Kunis, Bryce Alakai, Freya Skye and a surprise appearance from Joe Jonas
Fans can continue the celebr more PR
Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards (10)
SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards
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IRVINE, Calif. - August 26, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced its training and development programs have been recognized by the Brandon Hall Group with two 2026 HCM E more PR
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Major Voting Case (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Major Voting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court block on President Trump's Executive order adding new requirements for mail-in voting, ruling that far-Left led states sued before the Postal Service had finalized its regulations.
The decision allows the Administration's policy to move forward for now as challenges continue in the lower courts.
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American Council on Education Urge NSF to Halt Revisions Incorporating Pending OMB Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Suzanne H. Plimpton
Reports Clearance Officer
National Science Foundation
Randolph Building
401 Delaney Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information collection 3145-0058, docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001
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American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce: BLM Proposed Rule Reforms Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations to Promote Development and End Greenhouse Gas Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1011 N Ankeny Blvd. #1123 | Ankeny, IA 50021 August 24, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
Re: Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, BLM-2025-0235
To whom it may concern:
The American Free Enterprise Chambe more ST
Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
IPS Packaging and Automation (Greenville, South Carolina) -- Ex more PR
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
By John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 95.
As documented below at least 95 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also more PR
Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World With Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 -- Arduino, a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World with Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series
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* Arduino(R)️ VENTUNO(TM) Q's dual-brain architecture pairs a Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) IQ8 Series Processor with a real-time STM32H5 microcontroller, enabling machines to interpret sensor data and physically respond to it, entirely on-device.
* Under the new "Works with Arduino" program, the same Dragonw more PR
Are your home renovation habits increasing your cancer risk? (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 26 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Are your home renovation habits increasing your cancer risk?
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An environmental microbiologist explains how common renovation projects can expose homeowners to asbestos and lead
Ah, home renovations. Fresh paint, new furniture, upgraded appliances. While home improvement projects can breathe new life into your home, some renovation habits may unknowingly increase your exposure to cancer-causing substances.
According to Ryan Sinclair, PhD, MP more PR
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
Today, Attorney General Mayes announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instag more PR
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With Arizona's Elections (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with Arizona's Elections
Attorney General Mayes today sued the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and the coalition argues USPS's rule will prevent state more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
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Meta to pay $17.1 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s more PR
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting, Interfering with Elections
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) challenging its final rule which unlawfully attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections more PR
Attorney General Bonta Protects the Environment and Americans by Opposing a New Oil and Gas Rule on Public Lands (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Protects the Environment and Americans by Opposing a New Oil and Gas Rule on Public Lands
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate comment letter in opposition to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to revise its 2024 Rule limiting wasteful leakage, venting, and flaring of gas on leased federal and tribal lands. The 2026 Rule proposes to amend the 2024 Rule and remo more PR
Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Transformative $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Fundamental Changes to Instagram and Facebook
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Meta must make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms -and will do it within months.
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general today announced a proposed settlement, which remains more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa
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Meta to Make Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook and Pay Up to $17 Billion
DES MOINES-Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against Meta on more PR
Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces Historic $92.7 Million Settlement With Meta
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a historic settlement with the social media company Meta, resolving allegations that the company knowingly placed children at harm by designing Instagram to be addictive while knowing the resultant devastating mental health problems. Meta will pay Vermont $92,700,152 to resolve the lawsuit filed by Attorney more PR
Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 25 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
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Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Clark today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction that blocked key provisions of President Trump's seco more PR
Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 26 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely o more PR
Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta
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#Griffin: 'Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook''
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that he and 50 other attorneys general have reached a settlement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, more PR
Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on
Instagram and Facebook
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Hanaway announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements o more PR
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Lincoln - Today, Attorney General Hilgers announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to t more PR
Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
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August 26, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 270,000 eggs to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A more PR
Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta to Protect Children on Social Media
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general today secured up to $17.1 billion from social media giant Meta, along with transformative changes to Facebook and Instagram to stop addictive and harmful social media use among young people. In 2023, At more PR
Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting
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August 26, 2026
NEW YORK -New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 23 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to stop a new rule that gives the agency unprecedented control over mail voting in federal elections, just weeks before ballots go out more PR
Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General JB McCuskey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addit more PR
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' mail ballot elections
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Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new rule that purports to grant itself the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-i more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block Trump's Meddling in Oregon Elections
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This morning, Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action in federal court to block President Trump's unlawful executive order interfering with vote-by-mail elections. Since taking office for a second term, Trump has attempted to unconstitutionally meddle with state elections, this time using the United States Postal Service as a tool to decide who gets a ballot more PR
Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
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Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. In addition to the payment, Meta is required to implement a sweeping set of unprecedented safety features to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.
The agreem more PR
Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta, Forces Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
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Connecticut to Receive up to $265.4 Million
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will enforce sweeping new safety reforms to protect American children on Instagram and Facebook more PR
Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
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Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit ag more PR
Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser announces historic settlement with Meta Platforms
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Aug. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. will pay over $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook under a nationwide settlement Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today. The landmark multistate settlement with Meta is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history.
The agr more PR
AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions (10)
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions
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Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV's next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance.
ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, t more PR
Banner Health aids nationwide study on environmental links to Alzheimer's (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health aids nationwide study on environmental links to Alzheimer's
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SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 26, 2026) - Researchers at Banner Sun Health Research Institute's Brain and Body Donation Program are contributing invaluable data as part of a nationwide research study exploring the relationship between environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease. This research will help determine whether the places where a person lives and works coul more PR
Beyond Youth Tour: YLC Basecamp (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Beyond Youth Tour: YLC Basecamp
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For most students, the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour ends with a trip home from Washington, D.C., but for one student from each participating state -the journey is just beginning. One student from each state that goes on Washington Youth Tour is chosen to represent their peers on the Youth Leadership Council. This year, Sandra Yousif, a student from Green Hill High School, in more PR
Big Smiles in Big Collection of New Bobcats at Scholars Bridge Crossing (10)
MERCED, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Big Smiles in Big Collection of New Bobcats at Scholars Bridge Crossing
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A smiling throng of new faces took part Tuesday in one of UC Merced's oldest traditions, the Scholars Bridge Crossing.
Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz and other campus leaders led the march over the bridge. Blue and gold balloons arced over the span, which was lined with cheering staff, faculty and current students. "Let's go, Bobcats!" they chanted.
The procession then more PR
Boarding Soon: American Airlines to Elevate the Inflight Experience With New Lineup of Complimentary Snacks (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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Boarding soon: American Airlines to elevate the inflight experience with new lineup of complimentary snacks
* More choice with every sip: American is enhancing its complimentary inflight beverage service with a broader mix of sweet and savory snack pairings, giving Main Cabin customers more options throughout the day.
* Customer favorites meet new flavors: Beginning this fall, customers can enjoy a refreshed lineup featuring favorites like Biscoff cookies and G more PR
Bridging Languages, Expanding Access: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Center for Translation & Interpretation (10)
ARCATA, California, Aug. 25 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Bridging Languages, Expanding Access: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Center for Translation & Interpretation
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That purpose is at the heart of the University's Center for Translation & Interpretation, an initiative that connects the University, local community, and culture through the Spanish language.
Launched in 2019, the Center operates at the intersection of experiential learning for students, community service, and institut more PR
Calif. Gov. Newsom Awards $48.5 Million to Drive Economic Growth and Advance Innovation Across the State, Supporting the Creation of 20,000 New Jobs (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs
What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the creation of 20,000 jobs while advancing regional ec more PR
Calif. Nations Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That Sports Betting and Gaming Contracts Are Excluded From Derivatives Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Form
Re: C more ST
California Institute of Technology: Novel Molecular Shuttle Could Deliver Targeted, Diverse Therapies to the Brain (10)
PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Novel Molecular Shuttle Could Deliver Targeted, Diverse Therapies to the Brain
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a protective filter that lines the brain's blood vessels and is notoriously hard to penetrate, making the treatment of brain disorders very difficult. Strategies designed to breach the BBB include using brain surgery and focused ultrasound waves to create physical openings for the transportation of medicines and employi more PR
California Institute of Technology: Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole (10)
PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole
Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface throughout Mars's southern hemisphere.
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Based on gravitational measurements that give clues to the Red Planet's interior structure, Mars's interior southern hemisphere is around 200 to 400 degrees Celsius warmer than the northern half of the planet and partially molten. The surprising finding adds additio more PR
California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom
Today, the state Senate passed AB 2122 (Kalra), sending the bill to Governor Newsom's desk. AB 2122 ends the practice of sending people to jail for what are non-jailable infractions in California, including: jaywalking, operating a small business without a municipal license or fishing more PR
Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab
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On Friday, August 21, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted a press conference at UC Santa Barbara's (UCSB) OASIS Facility to highlight a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF grant will go towards UCSB's COAST PCL, one of 20 facilities in a new national network of programmable cloud laboratories. Carbajal was joined by more PR
Catawba Nation Gaming Commission Urges Clarification to Prevent Gaming From Being Classified as Swaps (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Form
Re: C more ST
Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns
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WASHINGTON -Today, as Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into Flock Safety's AI-powered web of thousands of cameras across the nation. As part of the investigation, Hawley is demanding Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley provide answers as to what safeguards the company employs to more PR
Climate Change Worsening Drought Conditions in Western States (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Climate Change Worsening Drought Conditions in Western States
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WASHINGTON -Climate change has reduced snowpack by 36 percent and streamflow by 13 percent across the western United States, and more than half of those impacts have been triggered by emissions from fossil fuel companies and cement manufacturers, according to a new report released today by University of California, Merced and Union of Concerned Scientists. Additionally, the repo more PR
CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells
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In brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, DNA is physically arranged differently inside the cell -a change linked to differences in which genes are active, according to research led by Carnegie Mellon University. The findings, published in the journal Science, offer new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA may contribute to the disease, the most common ca more PR
CodePink: Solidarity With Palestine Action - Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Solidarity with Palestine Action: Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions and designated UK-based activist group Palestine Action (PA) a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist".
In the same Executive Order, the U.S. has also imposed sanctions on Masar Badil, which it had previous more PR
Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present 'Back-to School Reset' Resources for Families (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present "Back-to School Reset" Resources for Families
New resources help families navigate kids technology use both in and out of the classroom
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Today, Common Sense Media and Aura Parents released their Back-to-School Reset to help families prepare for the start of a new school year. From phone use in and out of the classroom, AI showing up in assignments, and the overall pressure kids feel more PR
Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped
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Key takeaways
* A massive carbon footprint. Cement production accounts for roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
* Concrete can't keep up. Concrete naturally absorbs CO2, but the the process offsets less than 10% of the cement industry's annual emissions.
* Cut emissions up front. Researchers say the most effective solutions are te more PR
Cooley Advised Virtue AI on Acquisition by Fortinet (10)
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Advised Virtue AI on Acquisition by Fortinet
Cooley advised Virtue AI, an innovator in AI runtime protection, automated AI validation, and security for autonomous AI systems, on its acquisition by Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security.
The transaction was announced publicly in this press release (https://www.fortinet.com/corporate/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/2026/fortinet-advances- more PR
CSIS: 'Toward a Federal Framework - Lessons From State and International Frontier AI Regulation' (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on August 3, 2026, by Laura Caroli and Aalok Mehta entitled "Toward a Federal Framework - Lessons from State and International Frontier AI Regulation."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
In 2023--the year after ChatGPT ushered in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) era--safety was top of mind for many policymakers and AI developers around the world. OpenAI openly advocated for the licensing of powerful frontier mod more PR
CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil (10)
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil
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Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
California State University, Northridge professor Nasrin Golshany will be traveling to Brazil over the next year to conduct research on creating healthier environments for aging populations after being named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27.
Golshany, an assistan more PR
CSUSB Students Gain Hands-on Research Experience on the 'Galapagos of North America' (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB students gain hands-on research experience on the 'Galapagos of North America'
On one of North America's most ecologically unique islands, Cal State San Bernardino students gained hands-on experience conducting field research that could have lasting scientific value. Just weeks after their expedition, a wildfire swept across Santa Rosa Island, making their environmental documentation an important record for future r more PR
DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers
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Valadao is the target of a five-figure ad buy reaching CA-22 Latino voters on Meta
The DCCC is announcing a digital ad campaign in California's 22nd Congressional District. The digital ad targets David Valadao for his reckless policies driving up costs and hurting the Central Valley's agricultural economy despite representin more PR
Dean Paul Caron Reappointed Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law (10)
MALIBU, California, Aug. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Dean Paul Caron Reappointed Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
On Friday, August 21, 2026, following a five-year review, dean Paul L. Caron was reappointed as the Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Caron will continue to lead the law school in fulfilling its academic mission and advancing its strategic priorities.
"I celebrate Dean Caron's compelling vision for the Caruso School of Law, aspiring to more PR
Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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AG Jennings announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
Meta to pay Delaware up to $103 million, implement sweeping child safety reforms
Delaware to make generational investment in children's mental health
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WILMINGTON, Del.--Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a landmark $12.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.--one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in his more PR
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 27 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues United States Postal Service over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she and a coalition of 25 states have filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections.
Tens of millions of voters across the count more PR
Dive Into the Mystery and Prepare to Question Everything You See. Netflix Unveils Main Poster and Trailer for 'Delusion' (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Dive Into the Mystery and Prepare to Question Everything You See. Netflix Unveils Main Poster and Trailer for 'Delusion'
When someone you love becomes someone else, can you still trust what you see?
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Delusion, its highly anticipated original mystery series set in Northeastern Thailand, where the quiet devastation of dementia collides with the chilling local folklore of "Phii Pong." The trai more PR
DNC: Back-to-School Reminder - Democrats Are Delivering While Costs Skyrocket Under Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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As millions of kids head back to school, working families are being squeezed as basic school supplies become more expensive than ever in Donald Trump's economy. Meanwhile, Democrats across the country are working to bring relief -- like delivering free school meals, school supplies, and even healthcare -- to kids and families struggling to make ends meet.
As Trump drives up costs for working families, Democrats across the country are lowering t more PR
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future
For over 30 years, scientists at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source have played a vital role in the advancement of new materials for quantum computing, next-generation electronics, and other quantum technologies of the future.
Key Takeaways
* Quantum materials are key to advancing next-generation electronics, information technologies, and quantum compu more PR
Elmhurst University: Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration From Venezuela to Chicago (10)
ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration from Venezuela to Chicago
Antonio Ramirez directs the Chicagolandia Oral History Project, which documents the lives and work of Latinos in the Chicago suburbs.
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On Wednesday, September 16, he will present "From Venezuela to Chicago: The History of a Mass Migration" for this year's Sylvia Mendez Lecture, part of Elmhurst University's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
An associate professor of histor more PR
Empower Oversight Files Federal Whistleblower Referral Alleging Fraud and Misuse of HIV/AIDS Program Funds in West Virginia (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Empower Oversight Files Federal Whistleblower Referral Alleging Fraud and Misuse of HIV/AIDS Program Funds in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Empower Oversight today filed a whistleblower referral with the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Natasha Steward, a Me more PR
Environmental Working Group: Landmark California Bill That Would Track and Disclose PFAS Pesticide Use Heads to Newsom's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Landmark California bill that would track and disclose PFAS pesticide use heads to Newsom's desk
Transparency legislation would reveal 'forever chemicals' sprayed on the state's produce
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SACRAMENTO - Groundbreaking legislation that would address the widespread use of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" pesticides on California produce today passed the state Legislature.
It now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for his signature.
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers and more PR
FDA Approves Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Following UCLA-led Study (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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FDA approves targeted therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer following UCLA-led study
Study shows RAS inhibitor significantly improves survival, tumor response and quality of life compared with chemotherapy
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved daraxonrasib, to be sold under the brand name Rasonque, for the treatment of adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have received at least one prior systemic therapy o more PR
Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Issues Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of th more PR
Federal Register: FAA Issues Final Rule Amending Four Restricted Airspaces in California (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This action amends multiple coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California. The amendments are administrative in nature and do not expand any outer boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted within the restricted areas.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules more PR
Federal Register: FAA Issues Notice, Request for Information on Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- Under the leadership of President Trump and at the direction of Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are pursuing opportunities to ensure the United States global dominance in the commercial space transportation industry. The FAA is issuing this RFI to solicit public and industry input on two key transportation-related elements of President Trump's recently published 2026 National Space Transportation Policy (NSTP): sit more PR
Flex Association Urges Finalization of Federal Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Alberta E. Mills
Secretary
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Re: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries; Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012; RIN 3041-AE10
Dear Secretary more ST
Foundation for California Community Colleges Urge NSF to Delay Alignment With Unfinalized OMB Guidance to Protect Grant Participation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer
National Science Foundation
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Email: fafrcomments@nsf.gov
Re: Comments on NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026), Information Collection 3145-0058
Dear Ms. Plimpton:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisio more ST
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Adds New Winery Experiences Across Calistoga for Harvest 2026 (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 26 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Adds New Winery Experiences Across Calistoga for Harvest 2026
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New wine experiences at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley now connect the resort's organic vineyard and working winery with ADAMVS, Davis Estates and Chateau Montelena. Introduced for the 2026 Harvest Season, the collection ranges from private visits beyond the Resort to hands-on blending, vineyar more PR
From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey
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Carmen Bradford almost missed the phone call that changed her life.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, now a professor of vocal jazz in the Michigan State University College of Music, performed at local venues during her time as a student at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. When Count Basie and his Orchestra came to town in 1982, the owner of the Paramount Theater insis more PR
Gibson Dunn Represented Underwriters in $500 Million Public Debt Offering by Interstate Power and Light Company (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Represented Underwriters in $500 Million Public Debt Offering by Interstate Power and Light Company
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Gibson Dunn represented underwriters led by Mizuho Securities USA LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC in connection with a public offering by Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation ( more PR
Gibson Dunn Secures Release of Woman in Third Trimester of High-Risk Pregnancy From ICE Detention (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Secures Release of Woman in Third Trimester of High-Risk Pregnancy From ICE Detention
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A pro bono team of Gibson Dunn litigators has secured the release of a woman in her third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy from ICE detention.
The firm's client was brought to the U.S. as a toddler and has lived in the country for more than 20 years. A DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) applicant w more PR
Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on Historic $16.7 Billion META Settlement (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on Historic $16.7 Billion META Settlement
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Charleston, W.Va. -Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement regarding the landmark $16.7 billion settlement between Meta and a nationwide coalition of state attorneys general over allegations that the tech giant knowingly deployed addictive, harmful features targeting youth on platforms like Instagram and Facebook:
"When we first more PR
HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor
AB 2402 would modernize outdated pricing rules for multiservice health club studios while maintaining existing consumer protections.
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Washington, DC - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the California Legislature's passage of AB 2402opens in a new tab, legislation that w more PR
Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling
My Life With the Walter Boys, Ransom Canyon and Little House on the Prairie are the latest additions to a growing lineup heartland hits -- plus a new look at Crew Girl and a premiere date for Guarding Stars.
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Sometimes the best kind of TV is the kind that feels like a hug. Lately, a lot of our members seem to agree and they're finding that comfort in the US heartland: a more PR
Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026 (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026
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At AI Infra Summit 2026, Intel will showcase its progress executing its vision for AI infrastructure at scale, demonstrating momentum across edge, enterprise, cloud, and physical AI environments. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joins moderator Edmund (Ed) Nelson, co-founder & strategy director of AI Infra Summit more PR
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission Urges CFTC and SEC to Exclude Sports Betting and Gaming From Derivatives Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via more ST
Isolation drives alcohol consumption through brain circuit that differs by sex (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 25 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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Isolation drives alcohol consumption through brain circuit that differs by sex
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* Salk study pinpoints a pathway between two brain regions responsible for driving social isolation-related alcohol consumption in mice
* The same pathway has opposing outcomes in male and female mice-activating that pathway increases alcohol consumption in male mice but decreases it in females
* Findings may be used to improve more PR
JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year
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Principal Bill Woodard of Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, is JEA's 2026 Administrator of the Year. He has served as principal since 2015, but before becoming an administrator, he was a professional sports journalist and later an English and journalism teacher and publication adviser who helped bring the school's newspaper online. He will be recognized at th more PR
Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized domain seizures today to deny malicious cyber actors access to two complementary hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter," used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks. As described in court documents unseal more PR
Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Expand Home Dialysis Support and Advance Palliative Care for Kidney Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Prospective Payment System; etc. [CMS-1846-P]
Dear more ST
Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
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Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs
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DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has named Kate Faucher as senior advisor for energy programs.
In her new role, Faucher will lead engagement with energy industry leaders to develop new insights on the intersection of energy and the economy. Through these connections and research, the Dallas Fed is able to better understand how developments in energy markets info more PR
Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50% (10)
SANTA ROSA, California, Aug. 27 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50%
AI infrastructure silicon delivered from concept to tape-out in under six weeks
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that AttoTude Inc., a pioneer of next-generation ASICs over Dielectric interconnect technology for AI and hyperscale data center applications, has more PR
Khanna, Auchincloss, Newhouse, Moolenaar Reintroduce Bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Khanna, Auchincloss, Newhouse, Moolenaar Reintroduce Bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Select Committee Member Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), have reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act. This legisla more PR
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Arizona's JoAnna Mendoza for Election to Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Arizona's JoAnna Mendoza for Election to Congress
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American Federation of Government Employees says Mendoza will fight for federal workers' jobs and union rights
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of JoAnna Mendoza for election to Congress representing Arizona's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 more PR
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: More Robust Way to Create Entanglement in Trapped Ion Qubits (10)
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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A more robust way to create entanglement in trapped ion qubits
While quantum computing could be the future, it is currently plagued by finicky hardware. To make the technology practical, researchers must demonstrate that it consistently and continuously works and performs at scale.
In a new study, published in Physical Review Letters (https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/x9b9-5d78), resear more PR
Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP (10)
POMONA, California, Aug. 25 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP
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For Mary Anne Mendoza, an associate professor of political science, teaching isn't just about explaining history; it's about helping students understand how the past continues to shape their lives.
As a first-generation college student, Mendoza didn't originally plan to study political science. What started as an uncertain choice eventually turned into a passion after t more PR
Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Drops Official Trailer as South Korea Names Film Its Oscar Contender (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Drops Official Trailer as South Korea Names Film Its Oscar Contender
Possible Love has been named South Korea's official selection for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards(R), and has now released its official trailer. In selecting the film, the Korea Film Council (KOFIC) cited its exceptional quality, outstanding visual craftsmanship and director Lee Chang-dong's signature abilit more PR
LLNL Partners With Industry to Advance Next-generation Reactor Fuel (10)
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL partners with industry to advance next-generation reactor fuel
Small, modular nuclear fission reactors are emerging as a resilient energy option, offering a scalable, cost-effective path to reliable power for remote or infrastructure-limited locations. However, these advanced reactor facilities typically run hotter and longer than conventional light water reactors, so they will require a new type of nuc more PR
Lytton Rancheria of California Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That "Swaps" Do Not Include Gaming or Sports Betting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Fo more ST
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 33-Room Motel Property in Enterprise, Oregon (10)
ENCINO, California, Aug. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 33-Room Motel Property in Enterprise, Oregon
ENTERPRISE, Ore. - 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 Ponderosa Motel, a 33-room motel located in Enterprise, Oregon.
"The property's proximity to downtown amenities and the year-round tourism demand gene more PR
Marcus & Millichap Closes Medical Office Building Sale in Memphis Suburb (10)
ENCINO, California, Aug. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Medical Office Building Sale in Memphis Suburb
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - 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 The Conrad Pearson Clinic, a 33,777-square-foot medical office building in Germantown, Tennessee. The property sold for $24.5 million.
"The building was desig more PR
Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators
The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI.
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Palo Alto, Calif.: Mavenir the software company building Cloud-Native, AI-by-design m more PR
Max Planck Institute: Enabling Images of Distant Worlds (10)
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 27 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news:
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Enabling images of distant worlds
The Roman Space Telescope is designed to directly image exoplanets using complex opto-mechanical systems developed by the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy
To the point
* News from Heidelberg: Engineers and scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have contributed to the development of one of the Roman Space Telescope's two main instruments, the Coronagraph Instrument (CGI).
* Immense stability of the optics: more PR
Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Endangerment Is a First Step. Congress Must Rein In Big Tech, Says Economic Liberties
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Washington, D.C. -Meta today agreed to a settlement of approximately $18 billion in a landmark case brought by a bipartisan coalition of 29 states over claims that the Big Tech company downplayed and misrepresented the mental health risks that its platforms pose to children. The settleme more PR
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Yale University President McInnis (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following letter to Yale University President Maurie McInnis:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
Maurie McInnis
President
Yale University
3 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Dear President McInnis;
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) writes to express concern about reports that Yale University is negotiating a possible settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve the allegations of racial discrimin more PR
NAIMA Urges EPA to Use Electron Microscopy for Accurate Identification of Asbestos Fibers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036
In Re:
EPA'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LEGACY USES OF ASBESTOS FOR TSCA SECTION 6 (a) RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ASBESTOS, PART 2
COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Executive Vice President, General Counsel NAIMA 109 Lake Cook Drive more ST
Nepal Flash Floods: Direct Relief Mobilizing Aid Around Medical Needs (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Nepal Flash Floods: Direct Relief Mobilizing Aid Around Medical Needs
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At least 160 people were killed, and hundreds remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood swept through border areas of Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet on Wednesday.
Infrastructure in and around the Bhatekoshi River, including bridges and buildings, was swept away during the deluge, which may have been triggered by an ice avalanche from a breaking g more PR
Netflix Announces New UK Commissions at Edinburgh TV Festival (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Announces New UK Commissions at Edinburgh TV Festival
Netflix has unveiled its most wide-ranging slate of new commissions to date, from shows that will get the whole country talking, to the most innovative content creator formats and cult fandoms that keep audiences coming back.
The new slate sees Kate Winslet, Clive Owen and Barry Keoghan join a stellar drama line up alongside Maxine Peak, Anya Taylor Joy and Imelda Staunton; brand new c more PR
Netflix Confirms Action Noir Series 'The Shooter', Starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Netflix Confirms Action Noir Series 'The Shooter' (WT), Starring Lee Jung-eun and Kim Moo-yul
Netflix has confirmed production of its new series The Shooter (WT) and revealed its strong cast, including Lee Jung-eun, Kim Moo-yul, Huh Joon-ho, Choi Sung-eun, Bae Na-ra, Seo Hyun-woo, and Moon Jong-won.
The Shooter (WT) is an action noir series following Jeong Suk-ja, a woman in her seventies living an ordinary life, who takes up arms to avenge her g more PR
Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Chumbak,' A Feel-Good Comedy, Celebrating a World Where Everyone Belongs (10)
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Chumbak,' a Feel-Good Comedy, Celebrating a World Where Everyone Belongs
~ Premiering 10 September, Chumbak brings the warmth, chaos and nostalgia of neighbourhood life to Netflix ~
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Paanch padosi, dus dost aur anginat hungame (Five neighbours, ten friends and endless fun). Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Chumbak, a multi-generational, feel-good family comedy about one lively neighbourhood and the more PR
New Hampshire Announces Largest Social Media Settlement in History (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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New Hampshire Announces Largest Social Media Settlement in History
Meta to Pay Up to $224,344,141 to New Hampshire and Implement Sweeping New Protections for Children on Instagram and Facebook
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Today, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte and Attorney General John M. Formella announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. Under the settlement, New Hampshire will receive up to $224,344,141 more PR
New Ole Miss Students Begin Their Journey (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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New Ole Miss Students Begin Their Journey
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OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus during its annual Fall Convocation on Tuesday (Aug. 25) evening in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.
The celebration marked the 178th time the university welcomed new students and served as the kickoff of their journey, encouraging them to create community and seize all the moments.
Chancellor Glenn Boyce c more PR
NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether "forever chemicals" increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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NIH awards $7.5 million to study whether "forever chemicals" increase the risk of liver and endometrial cancers
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Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $7.5 million to study whether exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the synthetic compounds known as "f more PR
NRCC: Villegas Voted Yes - Two Girls Paid the Price (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Villegas Voted Yes. Two Girls Paid the Price.
New reporting reveals Socialist Randy Villegas personally voted to rehire a man previously fired by Visalia Unified amid allegations of predatory behavior toward students.
Villegas voted "aye" in October 2022 to hire DeJaun Jones as a high school campus supervisor. Jones had previously been fired by the district after police investigated inappropriate messages he allegedly sent to a student-at more PR
NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, a new robotics computer for entry-level edge AI, enables millions of developers worldwide to build robots, delivery and inspection drones, and vision AI systems for frontier physical AI applicatio more PR
Old Navy Beauty Co. Launches Nationwide and Online, Your New Destination to Complete Your Look (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release:
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Old Navy Beauty Co. Launches Nationwide and Online, Your New Destination to Complete Your Look
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Following a successful in-store pilot, Old Navy Beauty Co. is now available for the first time nationwide and online, with its exclusive body care collection and curated assortment of fan-favorite beauty brands
Old Navy is officially stepping into the beauty space with the launch of Old Navy Beauty Co. ("ONBC more PR
Oracle: Building Career Pathways in Southern New Mexico (10)
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Building career pathways in southern New Mexico
By Denise Hobbs, senior director, Oracle Academy
As AI and cloud technology help us reinvent how we live and work--similar to past internet and cellular revolutions--the infrastructure behind that technology is creating new opportunities for communities across the country.
Data centers are part of that story. While they power an increasingly digital world, the more PR
Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation
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Prediction market paid influencers have posted misinformation about elections under the label "paid partnership," including in SAVE Act posts
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Selec more PR
Parsons Awarded Position On $14B Billion COMET Missile and Space Intelligence Effort (10)
PASADENA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Awarded Position On $14B Billion COMET Missile and Space Intelligence Effort
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Award positions Parsons to compete for task orders supporting scientific and technical intelligence, foundational military intelligence, and analytical-enabling services across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
#Key Takeaways
* Parsons was awarded a position on the C more PR
Pelosi Marks Women's Equality Day: "They Said Women Would Have to Wait. Women Did Not Wait." (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Marks Women's Equality Day: "They Said Women Would Have to Wait. Women Did Not Wait."
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San Francisco - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined San Francisco women leaders, workers, small-business owners and disability advocates at San Francisco City Hall to commemorate Women's Equality Day and the 106th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment.
The event featured Kim Tavaglione, Executive Director of the San Francisco L more PR
PeopleForBikes Urges Clear Definitions and Adoption of Existing Safety Standards for E-Bikes and Off-Road Electric Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
To:
Ms. Alberta Mills
Secretary
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
RE:
CPSC Docket 2025-0012
Dear Secretary Mills;
PeopleForBikes appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the CPSC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries U more ST
Pepperdine University Sudreau Global Justice Institute Advances Legal Reform With Historic Malawi Prison Project (10)
MALIBU, California, Aug. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Pepperdine Sudreau Global Justice Institute Advances Legal Reform with Historic Malawi Prison Project
Jessica Curtis-Castillo
Over a transformative four-day initiative this summer, the Pepperdine Sudreau Global Justice Institute hosted its second Malawi Prison Project at Zomba Prison. The project brought together 20 law students, including 15 from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, alongside international legal professionals to support efforts addressing sev more PR
Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison
"It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all Americans abroad, with no exceptions."
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) in leading 39 Members of Congress, including six Senators, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, demanding the immediate and permanent release of U.S. more PR
Princeton University Summer Programs Help High School, Community College, Veteran, Transfer and Other Students to Thrive in College and Beyond (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton summer programs help high school, community college, veteran, transfer and other students to thrive in college and beyond
By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications and Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications
Vincent Zeferino, a first-generation college student from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attended his first college-access summer program on Princeton's campus last year as a community college student. This summer he returned for a second prog more PR
Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news:
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Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions
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A collaborative effort between FoundationCCC and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has recently expanded nursing education opportunities in underserved regions while helping address California's critical nursing shortage.
Through a $70,000 Nursing Education Investment Grant award, the Pathways to Equity: Expanding Nursing Education Cap more PR
Program: Growing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news:
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Program: Growing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders
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Our newly expanded partnership with the California Conversation Corps under the California Resilient Careers in Forestry initiative will recruit, train, and place Californians into lasting careers in the forestry and wildland fire sector. With a shortage of skilled workers in the field, this collaboration will help rebuild the state's forestry workforce.
The Californ more PR
Rand Report: Achieving AI Model Weight Security Level 3 (SL3) (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Achieving AI Model Weight Security Level 3 (SL3)."
Here are excerpts:
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About This Report
As rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) models begin to play a significant role in the economic and national security of the United States, a standard is needed to provide guidance in protecting core assets like research frontier AI model weights from theft by hostile actors. This document builds upon previous RAND work an more PR
Rand Report: Building a Defense-in-Depth Biosecurity Strategy for the AI Era (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 18, 2026, entitled "Building a Defense-in-Depth Biosecurity Strategy for the AI Era."
Here are excerpts:
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The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and biology offers great promise for medicine and public health, including the potential to yield transformative societal benefits. Yet this same convergence could introduce serious global health and national security risks. As capabilities continue to advance, AI-enabled biotechnology migh more PR
Rand Report: Emergency Management Research (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Emergency Management Research."
Here are excerpts:
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Emergency management (EM) practice has never been more important. Disasters are occurring with growing frequency, driven by a broadening set of hazards and increasing vulnerability to them. Disasters are often compounding and cascading, and more and more people and communities are suffering. The Federal Emergency Management Agency therefore launched the National Disaster more PR
Rand Report: Evaluating the Case for Solar Panel Recycling Mandates in the United States (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Evaluating the Case for Solar Panel Recycling Mandates in the United States."
Here are excerpts:
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The rapid adoption of clean energy products, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (i.e., solar panels), has led to significant concerns about their end-of-life (EOL) management. In this report, the authors analyze the major rationales for government intervention to increase PV module recycling. Specifically, they assess wh more PR
Rand Report: Federal Revenue When AI Replaces Labor (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 25, 2026, entitled "Federal Revenue When AI Replaces Labor."
Here are excerpts:
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In this report, the authors examine the fiscal implications for the U.S. federal government in scenarios in which artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies replace human labor. Using a framework that considers whether displaced workers find new jobs and how AI is priced (monopolistically or at cost), they analyze both a hypothetical case of full d more PR
Rand Report: Leveraging the Federal Select Agent Program to Oversee Nucleic Acids (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 24, 2026, entitled "Leveraging the Federal Select Agent Program to Oversee Nucleic Acids."
Here are excerpts:
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More individuals than ever before have access to the reagents and techniques needed to develop lifesaving medicines, materials with new and useful properties, and innovative approaches to producing complicated chemistries. This democratization has also increased the risk of malign or irresponsible use of these technologies. In parti more PR
Rand Report: Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degrees in Ohio (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 20, 2026, entitled "Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degrees in Ohio."
Here are excerpts:
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olicymakers, accreditors, and institutions are reexamining the traditional bachelor's degree in the United States. For generations, the dominant model of undergraduate education has been a four-year, 120-credit bachelor's degree. In recent years, there has been growing concern about college affordability, student debt, the amount of time it takes to earn a de more PR
Rand Report: Why Employers Struggle to Manage the Cost of Their Employee Health Benefits--and What Might Help (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on August 24, 2026, entitled "Why Employers Struggle to Manage the Cost of Their Employee Health Benefits--and What Might Help."
Here are excerpts:
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Most U.S. employees with employer health coverage are in self-insured plans, where employers bear the financial risk of health care costs.
Interviews with employers, third-party administrators, and market insiders identify five reinforcing barriers to cost control and review potential solutions, includi more PR
Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand for UC Merced (10)
MERCED, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Record Enrollment Signals Growing Demand for UC Merced
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UC Merced is welcoming the largest class in university history this fall, as record numbers of first-year and transfer students propel total enrollment to an all-time high of 9,647 students.
The university's enrollment grew by 704 students, a nearly 8% increase from last fall. This surpasses the previous record of 9,148, set in Fall 2023.
Even more striking is the growth among new s more PR
Recreation, Conservation Groups Unite Against Forest Service Travel Rule Rollback (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Recreation, Conservation Groups Unite Against Forest Service Travel Rule Rollback
Proposal would gut protections for fish and wildlife, create chaos for public lands users
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Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a process to significantly revise its Travel Management Rule, which guides where motorized vehicles are and are not allowed on almost 200 million acres of national forests and grasslands.
The USDA i more PR
RELEASE: After World Cup, Reps. Friedman, Chu, Lieu, & Kamlager-Dove Convene LA's Transportation Leaders on Olympic Readiness (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: After World Cup, Reps. Friedman, Chu, Lieu, & Kamlager-Dove Convene LA's Transportation Leaders on Olympic Readiness
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Above: Rep. Friedman, Waters, Chu, Lieu, and Kamlager-Dove on the dais at today's panel.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - Today, August 26, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) convened a panel of the region's top transportation officials alongside U.S. Representatives Maxine Waters (CA-43), Judy Chu (CA-28), Ted Lieu more PR
Renowned Consumer Class Action Litigator Claudia Vetesi Joins Pillsbury's Top-Flight Litigation Group in San Francisco (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Renowned Consumer Class Action Litigator Claudia Vetesi Joins Pillsbury's Top-Flight Litigation Group in San Francisco
Vetesi handles false advertising matters and other complex disputes for technology, food and beverage, and other consumer products
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Claudia Vetesi, a Chambers-ranked litigator handling consumer class actions and other complex litigations across a variety of industries, has joined Pillsbury's San Francisco office as partner. She comes to t more PR
Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College
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The funding will create opportunities for students to train with emerging technology, preparing them to effectively use artificial intelligence in high-demand technical careers.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced $1,000,000 in grant funding for San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) to enhance the school's geospatial more PR
Rep. Cisneros, 19 Co-signers Issue Letter to HUD Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Public & Indian Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following letter with 19 co-signers to the Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Benjamin Hobbs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 20, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
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Mr. Benjamin Hobbs
Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urb more PR
Rep. Doggett, 38 Co-Signers Issue Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following letter with 38 co-signers to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 20, 2026
Ambassador Jamieson Greer
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
600 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20508
Dear Ambassador Greer:
We write with concerns about enforcement of Mexico's environmental obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and specifically Mexico's failure to enforce its own wildlife, fisheri more PR
Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche:
Oversight Democrats are investigating the widespread violation of Americans' civil liberties by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement more PR
Rep. Kiley Announces Hearing on State-Led Child Care Solutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Kiley Announces Hearing on State-Led Child Care Solutions
Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), will hold a hearing titled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions."
What: Subcommittee hearing titled " more PR
Rep. Tlaib, 40 Colleagues Demand Release of U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison in Bicameral Letter (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tlaib, 40 colleagues demand release of U.S. citizen in Israeli military prison in bicameral letter
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 40 Members of Congress, including six Senators, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, demanding the immediate and permanent release of U.S. citizen Sama Safi, a 20-year-old student with a severe chronic health condition, from Israeli military prison. On June 2, in the middle of the night, Sama wa more PR
Rep. Tran, 48 Co-Signers to President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth on Economic Impact of U.S.-Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following letter with 48 co-signers to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran war:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 21, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
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The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
Washington, DC 20301
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President Trump and Secretary Hegseth,
We write about the signifi more PR
Reps. Huffman, Dexter Issue Letter to National Park Service Acting Director Bowron (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to National Park Service Acting Director Jessica Bowron:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 21, 2026
Jessica Bowron
Acting Director
U.S. National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Dear Ms. Bowron:
We are writing to express concern regarding the National more PR
Riverside Community College District WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 26 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news:
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RCCD WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo
On August 18, 2026, staff from the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Office of Workforce and Economic Development, along with initiatives UpSkill RCCD (Jason Kennedy - Director Workforce and Economic Development Projects, and Veronica Mendoza - Student Success Coordinator) and the Inland Empire Tech Bridge (Robert Mason more PR
Rules of the School (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Rules of the School
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Key Takeaways
* Scientists have developed a new understanding of how fish interact as they school in groups
* The glassfish Danionella, an emerging model species in neuroscience, were found to copy their neighbors to align their movements within schools
* Discovering this social copying rule opens a door to examining how the brains of many individuals interact to produce group-level collective behavior more PR
SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use
SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, and leading talent agencies and organizations--including CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA, and WME--have a shared commitment to safeguarding talent's names, voices, likenesses, and creative works in the face of emerging AI technology. W more PR
San Jose State University Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence (10)
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 27 -- San Jose State University issued the following news:
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SJSU Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence
Key Takeaways:
* SJSU joins a $30 million NSF effort to crack the science of turbulence -- one of physics' toughest challenges.
* SJSU researchers will bring AI, advanced mathematics and supercomputing together to improve predictions in fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight.
* SJSU students will work alongside leading researchers nationwide, gaining hands- more PR
Sen. Schiff, 31 Co-signers Issue Letter to NOAA Administrator Jacobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following letter with 31 co-signers to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Neil Jacobs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 21, 2026
The Honorable Neil Jacobs
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Administrator Jacobs:
We write to express our strong opposition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) out-of-cycle performance evaluation of more PR
Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Sen. Booker, Lead 45 Senators in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Sen. Booker, Lead 45 Senators in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens
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Senators call for those responsible for violence against Palestinians, including Palestinian-Americans, to be held accountable
Washington, D.C. - Today, a broad group of 45 Senators led by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Cory B more PR
Sen. Warren, 3 Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with three co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
We write seeking clarity regarding the divestment of your stake in a vaccine lawsuit and to better understand the representations th more PR
Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news:
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Shriners Children's Southern California Shares Expert Tips on Summer Cast Care
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Summer is a time for swimming, vacations and outdoor adventures, but for children recovering from a broken bone, wearing a cast in the scorching heat can make the season less enjoyable. While a cast shouldn't keep kids from making summer memories, it does require extra care to prevent moisture, dirt and damage.
Shriners Children's Southern Ca more PR
States Oppose HHS Proposal to Restrict Sponsor Documentation and Extend Child Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary Angie Salazar, Acting Director Office of Refugee Resettlement U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponsor Assessment Update to Include Proof of Identity, more ST
Student homelessness increases 10% in California (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Student homelessness increases 10% in California
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Key takeaways
* Student homelessness in California has intensified, increasing 10% since 2018-19, according to new research released today by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools.
* The number of students experiencing homelessness reached a new peak of 298,254 in the 2024-25 school year.
* Students experiencing homelessness are most concentrated in Southern Cali more PR
Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Study challenges CO2-removal potential of enhanced weathering
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Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller than widely cited estimates.
The study, "Critical Zone Processes Limit Alkalinity Export from Natur more PR
SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt (10)
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 26 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt
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By Ali Sundermier
Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link)
In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances - dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the universe - scientists are going to extremes.
Deep underground and chilled to near absolute zero, the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) SNOLAB - one of the world's most sens more PR
Susan G. Komen: Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities; Seattle Rallies Together to Take Action at Susan G. Komen(R) MORE THAN PINK Walk
Annual Event Unites Survivors, Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Families and Supporters to Raise Critical Funds, Provide Essential Resources and Accelerate Progress Again more PR
Syracuse University School of Management Whitman Welcomes New Faculty (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news:
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Whitman Welcomes New Faculty
Lena Blomkvist
Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
* ERIN DIFABIO '18
Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting
Erin DiFabio joins the Department of Accounting as a non-tenured assistant teaching professor. A proud Whitman alumna herself, she will teach a range of accounting courses.
DiFabio previo more PR
Take 10 with a Triton: Eva Trujillo '20 Spreads Deeper Roots to Honor Her Ancestors (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Take 10 with a Triton: Eva Trujillo '20 Spreads Deeper Roots to Honor Her Ancestors
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Years at UC San Diego: Trujillo is a 27-year veteran of UC San Diego, beginning her career in clinical and patient care when she was 19. "During my last three years on the Health side, I was simultaneously working at the Museum of Us in Balboa Park as a Cultural Resources Manager while earning my bachelor's degree in anthropology with a concentra more PR
The Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Lead 45 Groups to Condemn the EEOC's Attempt to Hide Workplace Discrimination (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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The Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Lead 45 Groups to Condemn the EEOC's Attempt to Hide Workplace Discrimination
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Read a PDF of our statement here.
WASHINGTON -Yesterday The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the Legal Defense Fund, and the Lawyers' Committee, along with 45 other partners, submitted a comment urging more PR
The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release:
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The Paley Museum to Examine the Vital Role of Media During the September 11 Attacks
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9/11 Through the Media Lens: 25 Years Later will Convene Leading Journalists, Photographers, and Historians Who Reported on the Events of that Unforgettable Day
Early Access Tickets with Discounts Now On Sale to Paley Members
New York, NY, August 26, 2026 - As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, The Paley Center for Media an more PR
The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The secret to bats' longevity linked to immune response to viruses and cancer
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -It's a general rule in biology: Among mammals, the bigger you are, the longer you live. Yet bats defy this principle, making them among the longest-lived mammals relative to their size. The little brown bat, for example, is roughly the size of a field mouse. While it can live up to 34 years, a field mouse survives only a few months in th more PR
Thompson Hine Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property's "IP Stars" 2026 Edition (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Thompson Hine Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property's "IP Stars" 2026 Edition
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Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that four of its partners have been recognized as "IP Stars" in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine.
TIP Stars is a well-established guide for companies or individuals seeking experienced legal practitioners to handle contentious and non-contentious intellectual pro more PR
TikTok Goes 'Behind the Breakthrough' With Bella Kay (10)
LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 27 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok Goes 'Behind the Breakthrough' with Bella Kay
TikTok is proud to announce that Bella Kay is the latest artist to star in its Behind the Breakthrough campaign, which celebrates breakthrough artists, and brings them together IRL with some of their biggest fans on TikTok. Launching today, the latest instalment spotlights Bella Kay's huge success with her breakthrough tracks, 'iloveitiloveitiloveit' and 'The Sick', and more PR
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations Warn Federal Regulators Against Overreach in Defining "Swap" to Protect Sovereign Gaming Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment more ST
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations: Tribal and State Sovereignty Over Sports Betting Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Vanessa A. Countryman
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment more ST
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sued Over Unlawful Secrecy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sued Over Unlawful Secrecy
Trump-Vance Administration Hiding Documents Related to HUD's Disclosure of Americans' Sensitive Data to DHS for Investigation
San Francisco - The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development more PR
UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape Their Legal Education (10)
IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news:
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UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape their Legal Education
New Specialized Lawyering Skills II tracks allow first-year students to customize coursework to their career goals and interests -- the latest in a series of distinctions setting UC Irvine Law apart from other law schools
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UC Irvine Law is introducing an innovative pilot program that will give first- more PR
UC-Irvine: How Public Safety Can Influence Public Health (10)
IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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How public safety can influence public health
UC Irvine study links community-led program to more physical activity at South L.A. parks, especially among Black visitors
* Community-led safety program was associated with increased physical activity at South Los Angeles parks, with the greatest gains among Black visitors.
* The type of safety intervention was more important than park quality for supporting physical acti more PR
UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada (10)
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news:
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UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
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UCA recognized for quality of films, top-notch equipment, affordability
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Film Program has been named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2026. Noting the impressive films by its students and faculty, top-notch equipment and facilities, its track record of visiting artists, and its affordable and co more PR
UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts
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Two UCLA computer scientists will help lead major national efforts to address some of quantum computing's biggest challenges, serving as co-principal investigators for separate research institutes backed by five-year, $37.5 million grants from the National Science Foundation.
The two institutes are among eight NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes receiv more PR
UCLA Initiative to Expand Job Opportunities for People With Disabilities (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA initiative to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities
UCLA Health is set to participate in a new three-year initiative to expand employment opportunities and training for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- a population that has historically been overlooked by the job market.
In the new $5.4 million initiative, the UCLA Tarjan Center will work with the California Department of Developmental Services (D more PR
University of Alaska Executive Director of Federal Relations Latini Voices Concerns Over NSF Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton
Reports Clearance Officer
National Science Foundation
Randolph Building
401 Delany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Subject: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket ID NSF-2026-OTR-001 and Information Collection 3145-0058)
Dear Ms. Plimpton,
On behalf of the University more ST
University of California Engineering Professor Bales Warns NSF Guidance Threatens Scientific Integrity and Climate Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS ON DRAFT NSF GUIDANCE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDE 25
Submitted by:
Roger Bales, Distinguished Professor of Engineering (Emeritus), University of California Merced and Adjunct Professor (recalled), University of California Berkeley. Submitted in an individual capacity.
I. INTRODUCTION AND STANDING
I am a water resources scientist and engineer with more than more ST
University of California Vice Chancellor for Research Segalman Urges NSF to Revise Draft Guidance Over Administrative Burdens and Impact on Research Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Research
3227 Cheadle Hall, University of California
Santa Barbara CA 93106-2050
research.ucsb.edu
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Docket ID No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001
Information Collection No. 3145-0058
FR Doc. No. 2026-12725
August 24, 2026
U.S. National Science Foundation
Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
RE more ST
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day - Who's Checking Whether It's Safe? (10)
MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day. Who's Checking Whether It's Safe?
USC researchers are building ALICE to test whether chatbots give people medical information that is accurate, complete and safe to act on
By Marc Ballon
A mother asks a chatbot whether acetaminophen is safe for her baby. It replies yes. What it may not explain is that infant and chil more PR
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
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Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)-Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
It ranks among the largest consumer protect more PR
Vaccine Disinformation is Hampering the U.S. Response to Control the Deadly Measles Outbreak (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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Vaccine Disinformation is Hampering the U.S. Response to Control the Deadly Measles Outbreak
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Contact: mediarelations@apha.org
Recently reported deaths of Americans in the midst of a troubling outbreak of measles across the nation should serve as a stark reminder of the costly impacts of vaccine disinformation and the ways it hinders the U.S. response to slow the spread of the infectious disease. With more PR
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2026 Great New York State Fair (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of the 2026 Great New York State Fair
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Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off The 2026 Great New York State Fair, celebrating the brand new FFA Building and highlighting a series of new and returning agricultural offerings and exhibits that will further connect fairgoers to New York agriculture. Governor Hochul cut the ribbon on the new 10,500 square-foot FFA Bui more PR
Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule
Plaintiffs supplement original complaint and seek emergency court order to block USPS from implementing mail ballot rule for November election
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Voting rights organizations today supplemented the complaint in their lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting to add claims against the U.S. Postal Se more PR
Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Voting Rights Groups Move to Block Newly-Finalized Mail Ballot Rule
Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump supplement original complaint and seek emergency court order to block USPS from implementing mail ballot rule for November election
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Voting rights organizations today supplemented the complaint in their lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order restricting m more PR
Warner, Padilla Demand Answers From Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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Warner, Padilla Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, demanded answers from the country's largest prediction market platforms and urged them to take immediate action to protect ele more PR
What They're Saying - "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs
Semafor: "The new levies could have an outsized effect in three states that could determine the Senate majority next year: Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire"
Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican eff more PR
Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined food bank leaders at Second Harvest Food Banks of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem to receive another egg delivery as part of a series of deliveries totaling nearly 3 million eggs. Food banks across North Carolina are receiving the eggs as part more PR
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