TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * 'U.S. News & World Report' Recognizes Four Shriners Children's Locations for Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedics * Shriners Children's has once again been featured on U.S. News & World Report's prestigious list of the nation's top children's hospitals, with four locations from the international nonprofit healthcare system earning a spot in this year's pediatric orthopedics rankings. The publication's "2026-2027 Best Chil more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks Kick off in El Segundo * LA Fall Preview(r) Market Weeks officially kicked off yesterday (September 14), welcoming the global toy community to El Segundo, California, for two weeks of product previews, business meetings, networking, and industry events. Showrooms across The Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) and the surrounding El Segundo toy district are buzzing with activity as buyers, manufacturers,  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release: * * * AAGC Statement on DHS Agents' Possible Broken Laws in Baseless Voter Fraud Search Monday, September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. - A bombshell report from a whistle-blower revealed that federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security may have broken state laws in their baseless search for voter fraud, including posing as individual voters to look up voter records, and using data riddled with errors that agents feared could result in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Urges Supreme Court to Set National Standard as Unchecked Device Searches Put First Amendment Rights in Jeopardy * Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, in support of certiorari in Anibowei v. Blanche. In the brief, ADC urges the Court to resolve an irreconcilable split b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Denying Emergency Relief to Lift Block on Mail-In Ballot Rule September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's denial of emergency relief from a nationwide injunction regarding the new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail-in ballot rule. "Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling denying relief from a district court na more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 15 [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: * * * Allied Universal Named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces for Third Consecutive Year * IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek for the third consecutive y more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * Better Markets' Work Addressing Climate Change in Finance Better Markets fights throughout the economic and financial rulemaking and policymaking processes for an economy that works for all Americans and a financial system that supports the productive economy, jobs, small businesses, community banks, and Main Street families, work more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Announcing Koa: Salesforce's First CRM Reasoning Model, Built on NVIDIA Nemotron * Koa is trained with 27 years of Salesforce CRM intelligence to enable agents to reason through the complex, multistep tasks required for enterprise work The collaboration also brings NVIDIA open models and accelerated computing into Missionforce, giving government and regulated organ more PR

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple's Outstanding Comedy Widow's Bay triumphs as the most decorated freshman comedy in Emmy history and Apple TV leads as the most awarded network at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards * CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA This evening at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple TV shatters records to become the most awarded network of the year, landing 29 wins overall, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Secures Dismissal with Prejudice of Putative Nationwide Class Action Against Joybird * Arnold & Porter secured dismissal with prejudice at the motion-to-dismiss stage of a putative nationwide class action against Joybird, a direct-to-consumer furniture brand. The plaintiffs alleged that Joybird used deceptive "perpetual discount" pricing by advertising markdowns from reference prices that were rarely, if ever, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * At Final Markup Before Midterms, Huffman Lays Out How Democrats Will Hold the Trump Administration Accountable * #Committee Republicans Close Out Two Years of Ignoring Corruption; Democrats Pledge Subpoenas, Hearings, and Sworn Testimony Next Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, during the House Natural Resources Committee's final markup before the November elections, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called out Committee Republicans for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.15.26 At Final Markup Before Midterms, Huffman Lays Out How Democrats Will Hold the Trump Administration Accountable Committee Republicans Close Out Two Years of Ignoring Corruption; Democrats Pledge Subpoenas, Hearings, and Sworn Testimony Next Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, during the House Natural Resources Committee's final markup before the November elections, Ranking Membe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Athleta Named Official Off-Court Apparel Partner of the Golden State Valkyries * Bay Area-born organizations partner to celebrate the culture, community, and self-expression fueling the rise of women's sports Athleta, a Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) brand at the intersection of women's performance and lifestyle apparel, today announced a multiyear partnership with the Golden State Valkyries as more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Attorney Gen more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * AWS and Salesforce Put CRM Data, AI Agents, and Model Choice Into the Tools Teams Use Every Day * New integrations bring Salesforce data, context, and actions into Amazon Quick, AWS agents into Slack, and Agent2Agent (A2A) support for real-time, bidirectional voice between Agentforce Voice and Amazon Connect Customer -putting AI where customers work, grounded in data more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Celebrates 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovation Award Winners * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management celebrates the winners of the 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovation Awards, which recognize exemplary management, creative use of technology, and outstanding accomplishments to restore and maintain the health of public rangelands. The awards will be presented tomorrow at a ceremony hosted by the  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Blood Protein Linked to Lower Risk of Depression and PTSD After Traumatic Brain Injury * Key Takeaways * Higher natural anti-NMDAR1 antibody levels were linked to ~25% lower depression and ~22% lower PTSD symptoms in U.S. Marines with TBI. * Antibody levels remained highly stable a year or more after deployment, suggesting that high anti-NMDAR1 is a long-term trait. * The researchers hypothesize that naturally-occurring an more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 16 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Protect the Pack: Why Trump's New Executive Order is Dangerous for One of Our Most Crucial Keystone Species By Devan Schowe in Blog, Defending Nature, ESA on September 15, 2026 At the beginning of September 2026, the Trump administration announced that a new Executive Order has been signed on the grounds of "protecting and fully supporting America's ranchers." The new Order directs the Secretary of the Interior to determine whether gray wolves or Mexica more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces 10 mm Incremental Potentiometers for Reliable Position Feedback RIVERSIDE, Calif., September 14, 2026 - Bourns today announced the release of the Bourns(R) PST10 Series 10 mm Incremental Potentiometers, a compact hollow-shaft position sensing solution designed to deliver accurate rotary position feedback, long-term reliability, and maintenance-free opera more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces 15 mm Incremental Potentiometers for Rotary Position Sensing in Industrial Control Equipment Compact 15 mm hollow-shaft design supports accurate position feedback, simplified mechanical integration, and long operational life in automation and motion control applications RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Bourns today announced the PST155 Series 15 mm Incremental Poten more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces 6 mm Incremental Potentiometers for Space-Constrained Position Feedback Applications Compact hollow-shaft incremental potentiometers combine long operational life, stable electrical performance, and flexible mounting options for industrial and commercial equipment RIVERSIDE, Calif., September 14, 2026 - Bourns today announced the PST065 Series 6 mm Incr more PR

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 15 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * BREAKTHROUGH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT INNOVATION DRIVES EXCITEMENT FOR THE 2026 SEMA SHOW * \-Top tool and equipment brands set to showcase the latest solutions for automotive professionals - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2026) - The 2026 SEMA Show continues to build momentum due to increasing exhibitor demand and strong growth across key categories, including tools and equipment. For profess more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Building a Better Transistor * For more than half a century, the transistor has driven the digital age. Billions of these tiny switches fill computer chips, powering everything from phones to artificial intelligence. But that engine is reaching its limits. Moving electrical charge through billions of transistors consumes enormous amounts of energy and generates heat. As computers become more powerful, th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs wildfire recovery package to strengthen protections and focus on rebuilding for survivors What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed four bills to expand mortgage protections, strengthen insurance coverage, improve testing and remediation standards, and create a permanent framework to accelerate wildfire recovery. - ALTADENA - Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a package of leg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1127 Eleventh Street, Suite 820 l Sacramento, CA 95814 l (916) 446-2646 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services The Honorable Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services Re: Request more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Files Charge Against Kings County Judge * KINGS COUNTY - California Attorney General Bonta today announced a charge filed against Kings County Superior Court Judge Kendra Weber. After a thorough investigation, the California Department of Justice charged Weber with one misdemeanor count of Penal Code section 192, subdivision (c)(2), vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. The complaint  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * California honored for nation-leading efficiency and data-driven improvements in state services and programs What you need to know: Delivering on the Governor's vision of making state government more efficient, effective, and engaged, California was recognized for its leadership in using data and evidence to drive more effective government. - SACRAMENTO - California continues producing results - creating more ef more PR

PASADENA, California, Sept. 16 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Book by Phillip Hoffman Explores the Origins of Economic Growth September 15, 2026 In 1700, life was miserable everywhere. Nearly everyone was poor, most had to toil long days in fields just to feed their families, and half of all children died before adulthood. But throughout the following century, technological and political shifts in northwestern Europe unleashed something completely new in human history that transformed the worl more PR

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 16 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention September 15, 2026 Registered nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Sept. 10, 2026 in favor of ratifying their inclusion into the existing union contract covering KPC Health registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA). This first contrac more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * California Parents Resolve Case After Convincing School District to Notify, Provide Opt-Outs from Gender Ideology Lessons * San Diego, CA-First Liberty Institute and the National Center for Law & Policy agreed to end their lawsuit against the Encinitas (CA) Union School District after it agreed to change its policies to provide notification  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. California Department of Public Health MS 8600 P.O. Box 997375 Sacramento, CA 95899-7375 916) 928-8500 CDPH.ca.gov September 14, 2026 Via Federal Rulemaking Portal To: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations RIN 0938-AW more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Files Joint Amicus Brief on Social Media, Algorithms in Free Speech Case * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association and SIIA have filed joint amicus briefs in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in three related cases involving a California social media bill. The briefs in support of lawsuits filed by Meta, TikTok, and Google (YouTube) challenging California's SB 976 more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA FILES AMICUS IN SCOTUS OUT-OF-STATE CARRY PERMIT CASE * BELLEVUE, WA - - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm that the right to bear arms does not disappear when a law-abiding citizen crosses a state line. After CCRKBA's amicus brief in Viramontes v. Cook County (Illinois) and Grant v. Higgins (Connecticut) concerni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing to Address Medicare Provider Payment Challenges and Bolster Cybersecurity in American Health Care Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Examining Legislative Proposal more PR

ORANGE, California, Sept. 15 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Chapman Study Finds Some Orange County Schools Face Extreme Heat Risks Study Finds Heat Disparities Across Orange County School Campuses September 15, 2026 * As Southern California faces more frequent and intense heat waves, a new Chapman University study finds that some students may be spending their school days on campuses that become dangerously hot during extreme heat events. Researchers found that outdoor surfaces at some Orange County public schools re more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 15 [Category: Economics] -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * Chief Sustainability Officers Say Commercial Momentum Will Drive Climate Progress - Despite Significant Geopolitical Uncertainty * World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org * Inaugural World Economic Forum survey of CSOs finds the global sustainability transition advancing with a clear economic case despite geopolitical fragmentation; 63% expect progress to hold steady or accelerate over the next 12 months. * 7 more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * China: Ensure Sophia Huang Xueqin's release and guarantee her freedom from arbitrary restrictions * As journalist and prominent #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin approaches the end of her unjust five-year prison sentence, we, the undersigned civil society organizations, call on the Chinese authorities to ensure her immediate release and guarantee that, once released, she can carry out her journa more PR

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * Cisco Delivers Trusted AI at Scale Through New Splunk Advancements * News Summary: * Splunk AI features come to on-premises customers with Cisco AI POD for Splunk, the newest addition to Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA. * New Tokenomics solution in Splunk Agent Observability tracks AI spending and coding agent usage in real time, tying adoption to business value. * Splunk's latest security innovations give teams a fa more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS chemists unlock new possibilities for rare-earth metal * Why It Matters The study shows it is possible to make terbium, a rare-earth metal used in electronics, medical imaging, and other technologies, easier and less expensive to separate and study. It also could open new areas of use, such as in quantum technologies, the unseen world of atoms and smaller constituents that could be a frontier for advances in comput more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * CMSAF Wolfe urges team-focused readiness * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - Drawing parallels between high-stakes motorsport operations and combat readiness, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe delivered his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 14. Wolfe framed the service's modern challenges around a simple imperative: preparing Airmen to thrive amid uncertainty, just as elite racin more PR

POMONA, California, Sept. 15 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Community Innovation Hub Expands Student Support Through Back-to-School Giveaway * More than 100 Cal Poly Pomona students received free dorm and everyday essentials at a Back-to-School Dorm Supply Giveaway hosted by the Community Innovation Hub in partnership with community partner, Hope Esperanza. The Aug. 14 event at the Hub in downtown Pomona provided students with backpacks, bedding, hygiene kits, reusable water bottles, food more PR

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 16 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley advised Chimagen Biosciences on Agreement to Sell Asset to GSK for Up to $750 Million Cooley advised Chimagen Biosciences, a privately held biotechnology company, on the agreement to sell a potential best-in-class trispecific T cell-engager (TCE) to GSK. Under the terms of the agreement, GSK will pay an upfront fee to acquire full global rights to the TCE programme. Chimagen will also be eligible to receive success-based development and com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SENATOR JOHN SEYMOUR * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) today introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the late John Seymour, former U.S. Senator, California State Senator, and Mayor of Anaheim, who died April 18, 2026, at 88. "John Seymour spent his life serving California - as a Marine, a mayor, and a senator," said Correa. "His legacy of principled leadership still inspires  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa, Huffman, Padilla, Schiff Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer * WASHINGTON \- Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are leading a bipartisan group of 157 lawmakers in urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to abandon a proposed transfer of federally managed public land within Yose more PR

IRVINE, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual mortgage fraud risk report shows emerging mortgage fraud risks Cotality saw a 4.6% decrease year-over-year in mortgage fraud risk. IRVINE, Calif., September 15, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its annual mortgage fraud risk report, showing our fraud risk index decreased by 4.6% year-over-year. The report also contains new insights into why a more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Latinx Leaders on the Journeys That Shaped Them In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, CSU Latinx leaders reflect on the people, traditions and experiences that have influenced their leadership and commitment to student success. - With nearly half of its more than 470,000 students identifying as Hispanic/Latinx, the California State University serves one of the nation's most diverse student populations and is recognized as a national more PR

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 15 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB's RAFT Weekend is filled with activity * By Mark Muckenfuss Ever seen an otter run? How about a whole bunch of them? On Saturday, Oct. 10, the fourth annual Monte's 5K will draw hundreds of students, alumni and members of both the university and local communities. The fun run/walk/roll, which starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Otter Student Union, is the centerpiece of Cal State Monterey Bay's RAFT Weekend and gives part more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB among 14 universities nationwide selected for inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award An inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award will expand opportunities for CSUSB students to gain the AI and cybersecurity expertise needed to protect the nation's increasingly connected digital infrastructure. The award builds on more than 15 years of CSUSB preparing cybersecurity professionals for public service. Published September 15, 2026  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB undergraduates publish influential AI cybersecurity study Six students and their faculty mentor, Nabeel Alzahrani, examined how large language models and autonomous agents could help security operations centers address emerging cyber threats. Published September 15, 2026 Six Cal State San Bernardino undergraduates are helping chart the future of cybersecurity - one in which artificial intelligence could assist an more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's Mini-Conference and networking social showcase undergraduate research and build community CSUSB's Office of Student Research and Innovation hosted the 12th annual Undergraduate Summer Research Program Mini-Conference, which showcased projects by 57 undergraduate students representing 22 faculty-student research teams. A Networking Bowling Social following the conference gave students opportunities to connect with more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 16 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * DBEDT Brings Business Resources to Entrepreneurs Statewide Free Workshops Connect Hawaii Businesses with Financing, Grants, Export Assistance and Other Programs September 15, 2026 HONOLULU -- Hawaii entrepreneurs and small-business owners will have direct access to state business specialists during a series of free workshops on Hawaii Island, Oahu and Kauai beginning September 22. The Hawaii Department  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Disaster Tax Relief Bill Co-Led by Rep. Panetta Signed Into Law * Washington, D.C. - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act was signed into law. The legislation will extend current law to deliver critical tax relief to Americans impacted by federally declared natural disasters. Under this legislation, victims  more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jill Biden to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Menopause Society's 2026 Annual Meeting Dr. Biden will join Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Medical Director of The Menopause Society to discuss bridging the gaps in women's health. - CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 14 more PR

POMONA, California, Sept. 15 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Engineering Professor Vilupanur Ravi Receives ASM International Distinguished Teacher Award * Vilupanur Ravi, professor of chemical and materials engineering, has received the Albert Easton White Distinguished Teacher Award from ASM International, recognizing his decades of teaching, mentoring and contributions to materials science and engineering. ASM International is a leading global professional association for materials scien more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Entertainers, healers, advocates among 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees * Juan Acosta is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and nationally recognized mental health and LGBTQ+ activist, content creator and public speaker whose advocacy began locally at age 13. At 21, Acosta drafted a historic LGBTQ+ proclamation for his hometown of Woodland. Since earning his degree, he has held leadership positions in the n more PR

COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 16 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian take the guesswork out of credit applications with Fast Track pre-approvals New Experian Marketplace feature will help consumers avoid unnecessary delays when applying for credit London, 16th September, 2026 - Experian today launches Fast Track, a lending innovation designed to transform the pre-approval journey for both consumers and lenders. Powered by enhanced data insights, including Open Banking and advanced more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Halts Construction of Gilroy ICE Detention Center * SAN JOSE, CA -On Friday, a federal judge blocked construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy, California. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County challenged the project, arguing that it violates local and federal laws. Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16), who represents portions of Santa Clara County, recently released a toolkit that helps local govern more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA On September 9, 2026, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree between the United States and Goldcorp USA, Inc., Goldcorp, Inc., Glamis Rand Mining Company, New Verde Mines, LLC, and Yellow Aster Mining and Milling Company ("Settling Defendants") with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California in a case entitled United more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Fewer Than Half of Americans Expect Free and Fair Midterms * Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego. When asked whether they expect the November 2026 elections to be free and fair, just 49% of voters said yes. Nearly one-quarter, 23%, said no, while another 28% said  more PR

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 16 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO European Fraud Map: UK Resilient as Other European Countries See Losses Climb by up to 21% Card-Not-Present fraud slowly increasing in the UK as social engineering tactics evolve LONDON, 15 September 2026: The 2025 European Fraud Map from global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) shows that the UK financial services sector is making good strides in preventing fraud, as card fraud losses rose by just 2% year-on-year. This is  more PR

TRIESTE, Italy, Sept. 15 -- The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) posted the following news: * * * Finding the right combination: new simulations in the search for topological superconductors * A new theoretical and computational approach developed by a group at SISSA makes it possible to realistically and predictively simulate the "proximity effect", a phenomenon in which a material can become superconducting simply by being placed next to another material that is intrinsically su more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Four Innovators Gather at USC to Explore the Devices Changing Medicine * Clinical translation was the stated theme of the biomedical devices and imaging session at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3. The department, jointly part of USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine at USC, brought together four researchers whose work spa more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * From Research to Readiness: Physician-Scientist Candidates Join the Ranks at Uniformed Services University * In This Article * 2nd Lt. Aidan Batchelor: Countering Emerging Infectious Threats * 2nd Lt. Mikayla Bridges: Targeted Nanomedicine for Neurological Health * Ens. Andrew Hall: Translational Genomics and Precision Care * Bridging Bench and Bedside Military operational medicine happens both in the field, where clinicians care for more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI and Tactical Air Support Showcase How Passive Sensing and Semi-Autonomous Aircraft Close Kill Chains Versus Adversaries * SAN DIEGO - 15 September 2026 - On July 21, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Tactical Air Support, Inc. collaborated on a flight test during a large force exercise that demonstrated Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Multi-Ship Ranging (MSR). The test more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap and A.P.C. Announce Collaboration Uniting Parisian Sophistication and Classic American Style * The limited-edition collection creates a creative bridge between two iconic brands, merging casual style with a cross-continental aesthetic Today, Gap and A.P.C. announce a new collaboration, bringing together two brands that have each defined modern dressing in their own distinct ways.  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. Appoints Kirsten Green to Board of Directors * Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced the appointment of Kirsten Green, Founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner, to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. A leading venture capital investor, Green brings more than two decades of experience recognizing fundamental shifts in how people relate to the world and su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release: * * * Whistleblower Reports USCIS Circumventing Court Orders September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON--Government Accountability Project and its whistleblower client, Timothy Turner, filed an amicus brief in the case Nightingale v. USCIS about ongoing concerns that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is failing to provide immigrants with necessary documents per the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Mr. Turner's declaration, attached to the a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 15 Startups Selected as Semi-finalists for Final 43North Competition in Buffalo * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the 15 Semi-Finalists selected to compete in the final 43North startup competition, marking the last group of founders to take the stage in the nationally recognized program. The Semi-Finalists will pitch their businesses live at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on October 7, more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Jeffrey M. Schwartz to the 8th Judicial District Court and Michael M. Perez to the Weld County Court in the 19th Judicial District * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Jeffrey M. Schwartz to the 8th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Juan G. Villasenor and is effective immediately. Governor Polis also appointed Michael M. Perez to the Weld County Court in the 19th  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU and Cafe Bustelo(r) announce 25 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Cafe Bustelo(r) are proud to announce the 25 recipients of the Cafe Bustelo(r) El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Each student, representing a HACU-member institution, will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued ed more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU visits Los Angeles to host HACU on the Road: Destination Higher Education Success * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities visited Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 15, 2026, for HACU on the Road: Destination Higher Education Success. The event brought together higher education leaders from across California to discuss collaboration, advocacy and partnership opportunities.  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises PBF Energy in $500 million offering of exchangeable senior notes On September 14, 2026, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) client PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announced that its indirect subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC, priced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 0% senior unsecured exchangeable notes due 2032. The issuers also granted the i more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet three Hispanic members of the CWRU community September 15, 2026 | Story by: Brianna Smith From sharing Peruvian folk dance to providing quality care to patients of various backgrounds, individuals of Hispanic and Latine heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we're highlighting th more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader enhances fund finance capabilities with Los Angeles partner Jakarri Hamlin Los Angeles - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that Jakarri Hamlin has joined as a Banking & Loan Finance partner in our Los Angeles office. He joins the firm from Mayer Brown. "We are thrilled to welcome Jakarri Hamlin to Hogan Lovells Cadwalader," said Wes Misson, Global Managing Partner - Fin more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release: * * * Houlihan Lokey Continues to Grow Equity Capital Solutions Platform With Experienced Hire * Emil Fajersson Joins as a Managing Director, Expanding Firm's GP-Led Secondaries Advisory Capabilities NEW YORK -September 15, 2026 -Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Emil Fajersson has joined the firm's Capital Solutions Group as a Managing Director. Mr. Fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSida) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Trump Jr. After Russian Oligarch Bankrolls Lavish Wedding WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers after new reporting revealed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to Vladimir Putin, spent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Oversight Committee Votes to Hold Leon Black in Contempt of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the Oversight Committee voted to hold Leon Black, billionaire and benefactor to Jef more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: Environment] -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release: * * * House tees up Senate fight over California's At Berth clean-air shipping waiver * The House of Representatives voted on California's Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth waiver today. House Joint Resolution 210 attacking the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth waiver sponsored by Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20) passed 216-211. "At a time when the U.S. wants to lead the shipbuilding industry, Congress has just voted to kill American compet more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 Subpoenas Served: Democrats Force Oracle's Ellison and Sicilia to Face Congress WASHINGTON -- Today, subpoenas compelling Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and CEO Mike Sicilia to testify about the company's troubled Department of Veterans Affairs electronic health record contract were signed and served, following a bipartisan House Veterans' Affairs Committee vote more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * How 2015 Earthquake Lessons Guide Response to Nepal's Recent "Himalayan Tsunami" * After the August 26th floods in Nepal, reports reaching Gordon Willcock in Kathmandu described families who had lost more than their homes. Willcock, Direct Relief's Asia Pacific regional director, said that many farmers had lost what they knew as their land, after river valleys were buried in mud and silt. Willcock, who was also on the ground after more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * How will Colorado River cuts affect housing prices? A Loyola expert explains * What's the best way to curb water use in households and businesses served by the Colorado River? Benjamin Edelstein, an assistant professor of economics in the Quinlan School of Business, suggests it's by letting the market do what the market does best. "As an economist, I believe, deep down, you can put a value on water. It's at least as valuable as what you're more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement * WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 -Following Boeing's reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems ind more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Whitesides Calls for Industry-Wide "Safety Stand-Down" on Frontier AI Development in Washington Post Op-ed * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, in a new op-ed published in The Washington Post, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA), a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and former chief of staff of NASA, called on the leading AI developers to pause work on their most advanced models for 30 days and adop more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their states and the organization at its 2026 annual meeti more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release: * * * Introducing Old Navy Sport Introducing Old Navy Sport, a new activewear sub-brand from the largest specialty apparel retailer in the U.S. The launch gives Old Navy's activewear a distinct identity that combines style, performance, and value in a single destination, and builds on Old Navy's leadership in activewear, where the brand is now ranked No. 5 in the U.S. active market according to Circana. Built  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release: * * * Survey: Adults With Multiple or Complex Health Conditions Face Significant Challenges with Health Costs and Commonly Struggle to Access Care Uninsured Adults With Multiple Conditions Struggle the Most to Afford and Access Care Sept. 15, 2026 - Adults with multiple or complex health conditions, who already face unique physical and mental ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago - "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photography surveys that capture an expansive and evocat more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not * LAWRENCE -New York. Boston. Texas. Great Lakes. Appalachia. Many regions in the U.S. have identifiable accents. But what does a Kansas accent sound like? According to new research, the answer is rather complicated. "Everybody has an accent. People think there's such a thing as an accentless way of speaking, and people tend to assign Midwestern places this sort of neutral speech -Kansas bei more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * How Employers are Enforcing Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements With 92% losing staff to competitors in the last 12 months, Littler's survey shows how employers are protecting their propriety information and business interests. September 15, 2026 At a Glance * 92% of employers saw employees depart to competitors in the last year. * When such exits involve a restrictive covenant or confidential information violation, 95% of employe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Impending Arrival of the Pay Transparency Act in the Netherlands: Five Practical Steps for Employers By Tanya van Nieuwstadt September 15, 2026 The Dutch law implementing the European Pay Transparency Directive (the "Directive") is working its way through the legislative process. Once passed, as drafted, it will take effect on January 1, 2027. Employers will then face new obligations regarding equal pay, pay transparency, and--just as important--th more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * New York Enacts Broad Employee Access Rights to Personnel Records By Jamie Haar, Sanjay Nair, and Paul Piccigallo September 15, 2026 At a Glance * New York has enacted a law allowing current and former employees to access, review, and challenge covered personnel records. * The law is scheduled to take effect on November 8, 2026, although a legislative amendment is expected to clarify its scope and application. On September 9, 2026, Governor Kat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Oregon Court Rejects Per-Paycheck Penalties for Unlawful Wage Deductions By Christine Sargent September 15, 2026 On September 10, 2026, the Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of the plaintiff's individual and class action wage violation claims in Winn v. Blakeslee Vineyard Estate, Inc., holding that the $200 statutory damages outlined in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Sec.652.615 are awarded per category of statutory violations, not per payc more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Livermore researchers recognized as senior members of optics and photonics societies Four Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have been recognized as senior members of leading professional societies in optics and photonics, honoring their technical accomplishments, professional experience and service to the field. Ted Laurence, Tammy Ma and Sam Schrauth have been named senior members of Opti more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * M42 to Adopt Oracle Health Data Intelligence to Advance AI-Powered Precision Healthcare in the UAE Collaboration will support unified patient records, AI-driven insights, and next-generation population health management Abu Dhabi, UAE--Sep 15, 2026 M42, a global health leader powered by AI, technology and genomics, today announced plans to adopt Oracle Health Data Intelligence to help unify clinical, genom more PR

ENCINO, California, Sept. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.7M Sale of Net-Leased Staples in Woodland Hills, California WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $7.7 million sale of 21825 Erwin St., a corporate-guaranteed, net-leased Staples property located in Warner Center. "21825 Erwin St. offered a  more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 16 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel and BBC Studios Expand the World of Bluey Through Multi-Brand Global Licensing Partnership Mattel and BBC Studios Expand the World of Bluey Through Multi-Brand Licensing Partnership The first products from the collaboration arrive Fall 2026 EL SEGUNDO, Calif., September 15, 2026 -- Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, more PR

COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * More than Half of Consumers are Comfortable with AI Agents Applying for Credit, Experian research finds Consumers are moving beyond using AI to research financial products, with growing confidence in AI agents supporting parts of the lending journey, creating new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. EMEA & APAC - 16 September 2026 Consumers are ready to take the next step in their relationship more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- National Equity Fund, a nonprofit financial intermediary that helps expand housing by providing financing and investment solutions for affordable developments and community projects, issued the following news: * * * Milestone Transaction for Investment Tax Credits will Reduce Burden of Utility Costs for Residents Across 33 Communities in California September 16, 2026 NEF continues to find innovative ways to bridge capital gaps that often challenge the affordable housing industry. Earlier this month, the team w more PR

IRVINE, California, Sept. 16 -- The National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit supported by the membership of participating retailers and industry sponsorship, issued the following news: * * * NBDA Panel Explores Practical Ways to Grow Youth Ridership and Strengthen Retailer Connections to Local Communities The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) brought retailers and industry leaders together for its August Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic Panel, focused on two connected challenges: creating the next generation of more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody hires former SEC commissioner and PCAOB member Kara Stein * Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Kara Stein, former US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) member, as a partner in the firm's Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice. Kara advises executives and boards of public and private companies, audit firms, b more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Safety * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council celebrated the recipients of multiple safety awards during the NSC Awards Recognition at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. The following awards were presented: Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year These professional drivers were recognized for their safe driving record, including miles and years without a preventable cr more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Honors 25 Organizations with Industry Leader Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council presented 25 organizations with 2026 Industry Leader Awards for outstanding safety performance within their industries. The Industry Leader Awards are part of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes the exceptional safety achievements of NSC members. Award recipients represent the top 5% of member companies more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design * #The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility. The University of Rochester has been awarded the first round of funding from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the NSF OPAL project into its final design phase, with funding potentially totaling up to $13.7 million. The funding advanc more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 15 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * NSF Study Aims to Reveal How Plants Sense, Respond to Heat * OXFORD, Miss. - A new University of Mississippi project aims to understand how plant cells detect changes in temperature and convert them into signals that guide responses to moderate warmth and potentially damaging heat. Yongjian Qiu, associate professor of biology, has received funding from the National Science Foundation through the EPSCoR Research Fellows program. The two-year proj more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Sept. 15, 2026, on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 213) that provides for Congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". The resolution was introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, and five cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Sept. 15, 2026, on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 210) that provides for Congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". The resolution was introduced by Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, and seven cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly supports passa more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Invests in More Than 1.7 GW of Carbon-Free Electricity to Support AI Growth and Strengthen the Texas Grid Wind projects will supply renewable power to ERCOT while advancing Oracle's goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity for AI data centers Austin, Texas--Sep 15, 2026 Today, Oracle announced investments in wind energy generation projects delivering more than 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of carbon-free el more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention * Registered nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Sept. 10, 2026 in favor of ratifying their inclusion into the existing union contract covering KPC Health registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA). This first contract for O more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation joins software engineer's challenge to University of Washington's race-based admissions policy * Seattle, Washington; September 15, 2026: Pacific Legal Foundation is stepping in to represent Stanley Zhong in a lawsuit challenging the University of Washington's race-conscious admissions policy. Stanley alleges that the policy violates the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI by judging stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Congressional Response to Bombshell DHS Whistleblower Disclosure, Demands Trump Administration Stop Sham "Unlawful Voter" Investigation * New report reveals federal officers told to impersonate voters to access state voter websites, use unreliable "magic" data in effort to justify Trump Administration's baseless voter fraud claims and undermine elections WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), Ranking Member more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE & LINEUP FOR THE 20th ANNUAL PALEYFEST FALL TV PREVIEWS * The 2026 Edition Features Conversations with the Stars and Creators of New and Returning Series of the 2026/2027 Television Season Including: ABC's R.J. Decker, CBS's NCIS: New York, Discovery's Expedition Unknown, FOX's Best Medicine, Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas, NBC's Line of Fire, Netflix's The Gentlemen, OWN's Ready to more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Ternel, ISAI and HomeExchange in Strategic Partnership With Verlinvest * Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised Ternel (Capital Croissance), ISAI and the founders of HomeExchange in connection with Verlinvest's investment in HomeExchange. Partner Charles Cardon led the Paul Hastings team, which included associates Moussa Mbodji, Marie Forte and Victoire Roussel on corporate matters; partner Charles Fil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins Democratic Women's Caucus In Slamming HHS For Plan To Gut Head Start * Washington, D.C. -Today, Speaker Emerita Pelosi joined Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), DWC Whip Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), DWC Senate Liaison and Caregiving Task Force Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) & Lateefah Simon (CA-12) in sending a letter to Health and Huma more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest enhances career advising * Students at PennWest will soon get a clearer answer to one of the most important questions students face in college -What job can I do with this major? -as part of a new effort to enhance career advising so students can see exactly where a major leads. The initiative, "Connecting Credentials to Careers," will be piloted at Kutztown, Shippensburg and PennWest universities, with the potential to scale to other universities in P more PR

MALIBU, California, Sept. 16 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Artist Alison Rash to Receive Wave of Resilience Award September 14, 2026 Jacqueline Cleaveland From bold reds and contemplative blues, to the bliss of pinks and the serenity of greens, Alison Rash ('01, MA '05), professional painter and Pepperdine alumna, uses art as a practice of resilience. Rash explains that the artistic approach to her abstract paintings is different from landscapes and portraits. The painting cannot follow a plan, she says, instea more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Perplexity AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds Perplexity markets itself as a superior search alternative to Google, but findings show it isn't a safer choice and also fails at some of its core premise - SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026--Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released a comprehensive risk assessment of Perplexity's AI search function. Upon testing the default chat, as well as other s more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Professor creates bilingual textbooks * Dr. Mark Lennon is turning his experience as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar in the Brazilian Amazon into free educational resources for students and researchers on two continents. Lennon, a professor in PennWest University's Department of Business, Economics and Communication, has developed English- and Portuguese-language textbooks on the use of artificial intelligence in graduate research, business, and research management.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Chris Klomp, Behind-the-Scenes Architect of GOP Sabotage Agenda, Set to Become RFK Jr's Second-in-Command at HHS September 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- This week, Chris Klomp, Trump's nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is heading to the Hill to appear before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Klomp, a former health care executive, has been a  more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Quorum Health Unifies Enterprise, Financial, and Clinical Technology Platforms with Oracle Health system lays the foundation for AI-powered innovation to enhance clinician experience and deliver more connected patient care Austin, Texas--Sep 15, 2026 Quorum Health has selected Oracle to standardize its technology across clinical, operational, and financial functions, creating a connected foundation for AI- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning. Thank you to Chairman Babin for holding  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Government agencies must be held responsible for negative outcomes from their use of AI Government agencies must pair artificial intelligence deployment with clear rules, human oversight, and enforceable accountability for internal and vendor use. Richard Sill Technology Policy Analyst September 15, 2026 Government agencies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce administrative burdens and improve public services. When agenci more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Meets with Members of Japanese Diet Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to U.S.-Japan Alliance * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement following his meeting with members of a Japanese Diet delegation visiting the United States. Representative Bera met with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Bill to Expand Bay Area Ridge Trail Passes Committee * Washington D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced legislation led by Representative Jared Huffman to help designate the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail, bringing the decades-long vision of a continuous trail encircling the Bay Area one step closer to reality. The next step will be a vote by the entire House of Representatives. The Bay  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on Supreme Court Rejection of Trump's Vote-By-Mail Restrictions * The Supreme Court has blocked Trump's attempt to restrict voting by mail-a critical decision just weeks before the midterms. Trump's unconstitutional executive order has created unnecessary chaos for voters, election officials, and our courts, all in an attempt to interfere with how states run their elections. Nearly one third of Americans are expected t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on TRUMP Accounts and Financial Literacy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during the House Financial Services Committee hearing, "The Annual Testimony of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the International Financial System." As a member of the Financial Services Committee, Rep. Kim thanked Secretary Bessent for lau more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on Deactivation of Medical Evacuation Unit at Joint Forces Training Base - Los Alamitos * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding the deactivation of Army Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) on September 15. ECABs are helicopter brigades that provide essential air support, medical evacuations, and humanitarian support. ECABs are being deactiva more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Sacramento Waste Management Workers Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - Waste Management workers in Sacramento, Calif., have voted to join Teamsters Local 150. The 69 drivers, mechanics, and welders overcame a vicious union-busting campaign to secure strong Teamsters representation. "This win was a long time coming, and it  more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce and Google Cloud Unify Infrastructure and Agents for One Connected AI Stack * Expanded strategic partnership enables cross-platform agent reasoning and action on a shared infrastructure and data foundation, brings Salesforce workloads to Google Cloud through Hyperforce, and accelerates AI adoption SAN FRANCISCO - September 15, 2026 - Today at Dreamforce 2 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Unveils AIforce, Bringing the Full Power of Its Platform to Any Interface * AIforce unlocks tremendous value by enabling agents anywhere to reason and take action across all the data, workflows, and logic inside Salesforce Instead of fixed UI, AIforce empowers anyone to build composable, intelligent, live interfaces, wherever work happens Today at Dream more PR

REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * SASE Revenue Grows Above 20 Percent as SD-WAN Reaccelerates in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Sept 15, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Warren, Padilla, Blumenthal Demand Freedom 250 Disclose Donations, Raise Concerns Over Whether Organization Was a Slush Fund for Trump Corruption, Pay-to-Play Politics * Freedom 250 has received over $50 million from corporate sponsors, many of whom have ongoing business before the federal government "The American people deserve to know who has or will finance Freedom 250, how those funds are being or will be used, and whether the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Set to Exploit Venezuela Oil, Small Energy Company Has Unresolved Cleanup in California * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Previously unreported filings reveal years of disputes over well cleanup costs and whistleblower allegations against Pacific Coast Energy Co. (PCEC), an obscure California drilling company that has recently become a key player in Trump's Venezuela oil takeover, according to a new report by Public Citizen. Their PCEC's role in Venezue more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens and Salesforce Deepen AI Partnership to Redefine Industrial Sales and Service * Siemens' Teamcenter will work with Agentforce to bring engineering-grade answers directly into sales, service, and customer workflows. Agentforce qualifies every inbound lead for Siemens' 18,000 sellers, converting inbound interest into productive sales conversations and revenue  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter 133 news organizations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Support for Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) Dear Governor Newsom: We write to respectfully recommend enacting Assembly Bill 2222, also known as the Community Newsroom Employment and more PR

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 16 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Published On: September 15, 2026 Southern California University of Health Sciences Names Dr. Russell Greenfield Founding Executive Director of Institute for the Advancement of Whole Health New Institute aims to accelerate national healthcare transformation through education, research, advocacy, standards, and clinical care - Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) announced the appointment of Russell Gre more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * A new approach to showing when and where wildfire smoke carries toxic metals Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm's way. September 14, 2026 By Tara Roberts In brief * Researchers are prototyping filters and sensors on firetrucks that provide real-time measurements of temperature, humidity, and toxic  more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine-developed AI model opens new horizons for cell biology By Helen Fields An artificial intelligence cell model, trained on more than 100 million cells from a dozen species, will make it easier to compare cells between species. September 14, 2026 Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed two new artificial intelligence models of the biological cell. The first, called universal cell embedding, paved the wa more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 Federal Judge Appoints SHP's Paul Wise to Monitor Children in Immigration Detention A federal court taps Paul Wise to serve as independent monitor of immigration detention facilities following claims that detained children face squalid, unsafe conditions and detention periods exceeding limits set by a court settlement. Beth Duff-Brown Stanford Health Policy's Paul Wise, MD, MPH, has  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Protecting American Consumers from Costly Climate Mandates In 2023, the Biden Administration issued a rule allowing California to enforce a radical climate tax targeting shipping vessels. The regulation forces certain cargo ships to turn off their diesel engines while at California ports or face steep penalties. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres Encourages FAA for More Federal Investment at Ontario International Airport, Support for Aviation Workers. * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), encouraged Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford during a hearing to support the Ontario International Airport  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Robinhood Employees Charged With Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of Complaints charging HEFU CHAI and HUAISONG XIANG, a/k/a "Jerry Xiang," with commodities fraud and wire fraud arising from a more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 14 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Two Students Named 2026 Astronaut Scholarship Recipients * Victoria Little and Avery C. Love EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduates Victoria Little and Avery C. Love have been selected as 2026 Astronaut Scholars, an elite scholarship awarded annually to the nation's most academically accomplished students pursuing STEM (science, techno more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jimmy Panetta for California's Nineteenth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Jimmy Panetta for California's Nineteenth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "Congressman Jimmy Pane more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * U.S. Elections Experts * Experts from the University of California San Diego are available for interviews and analysis of the U.S. elections. Areas of expertise include election trust, voting behavior, political polarization, immigration, foreign policy, misinformation, media, Congress and the broader forces shaping American democracy. Election Trust, Voting Behavior and Election Administration Thad Kousser, Professor of Poli more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 14 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report names Loma Linda University Children's Hospital among Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027 * Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This is the sixth year LLUCH has been recognized as a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News. LLUCH ranked 7th in California and 8th in the Pacific Region an earned national recognition i more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB part of NSF OPAL laser facility advancing toward construction-ready design * Rendering of building. A rendering of NSF Opal, a proposed laser facility at the University of Rochester. Photo courtesy: The University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics World-leading laser system, to be built at University of Rochester, receives final design award By Tom Dinki and Alison Arnold (University of Rocheste more PR

MERCED, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Launches Earth Institute, Uniting Climate and Environmental Research * UC Merced is deepening its investment in the fight against climate change, uniting scientific expertise across campus to help confront the effects of a changing planet. Leading that effort is the Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI), UC Merced's first Organized Research Unit, which has merged with the UC Merced Climate Institute to form the UC Merced Earth  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Cancer researcher receives AACR award for research examining breast cancer disparities Katherine Ho, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral researcher at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has received an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scholar-in-Training Award, supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), for her research examining how community conditions may affect survival more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers receive NIH grant to launch trial for immunotherapy-related diabetes The phase 1/2 trial will evaluate whether JAK inhibitors can protect insulin-producing cells in patients who develop diabetes after cancer immunotherapy - UCLA researchers have received a grant worth up to $7 million over five years from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to launch a more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "The Potential Impact of Voter Identification Laws on Transgender Voters in the 2026 General Election." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Transgender people face unique obstacles to obtaining identity documents (ID) that match their gender identity. Identity documents that do not match a person's gender, such as a person's name or gender marker, create obstacles to participating in many facets more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies Joins ETS's Futurenav Pilot In collaboration with and support from Amazon Web Services, Futurenav will serve students seeking ways to advance their prospects in an AI-driven workforce, increasing their competitiveness - PRINCETON, N.J. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - (September 15, 2026) -- ETS and the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the Uni more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * New study sheds light on why dementia appears to be rare among Indigenous Bolivians The Tsimane and Moseten communities, who live pre-industrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, experience fairly common rates of new dementia cases -- but shorter survival after diagnosis. September 15, 2026 By Beth Newcomb In two Indigenous communities living pre-industrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, dementia is remarkably uncommon. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following the decision to leave in place a lower court order  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students and community leaders to strengthen partnerships  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern D more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 15 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * With News Media in Flux, CSUN Prof Finds Hope in Growing Array of Choices * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Newsrooms, most corporate owned, across the country have dramatically downsized and even disappeared as the internet and social media offer alternative ways to find out what's going in the world. As the news media landscape shifts, new organizations, often nonprofit, are  more PR