News Tipoffs - California Editors
33rd Current Ops: Scheduled delivery of combat air power
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
Despite working in a converted loft of an old F-15 simulator building with no windows, the 33rd Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations unit, makes critical contributions to the wing's mission.
Current Ops is exactly what it sounds like, current operations happening every day. This includes scheduling airspace, managing the flying hour program, integrating with tanker asset
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34th Fighter Generation Squadron Ensures 24-Hour Maintenance Support for INDOPACOM Exercise
MOODY AFB, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news:
By 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams, 23rd Wing Public Affairs
The 34th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) recently demonstrated its critical role in supporting U.S. strategic objectives by providing 24-hour maintenance support to 338th Fighter Squadron's F-35A Lightning II aircraft during exercise Agile Flag 24-3 in Santa Maria, California.
This Air Combat Command certification exercise
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Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Writes Joint Letter With Nevada Governor Lombardo Opposing California Bill Restricting Arizona Fuel Supply
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Today, in a bipartisan and joint effort to address escalating fuel costs and ensure regional economic stability, Governor Katie Hobbs co-authored a letter with Governor Joe Lombardo to Governor Gavin Newsom of California, urging a reassessment of SB 950. The bill, currently under consideration during California's special legislative session, threatens to cut the supply of gasoline fro
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Ark. A.G. Griffin Joins Bipartisan Call on Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning for Social Media Platforms
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 11 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Sept. 10, 2024:
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Griffin: 'As the father of two teenagers myself, my interest in this issue goes beyond policy. It's personal. We must protect our kids from the dangers that exist online'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after he and 41 other attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General w
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ JOINS MULTISTATE COALITION URGING SURGEON GENERAL WARNING ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Attorney General Anne Lopez and 41 other attorneys general today jointly called on congressional lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
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Atypical metabolite levels at birth may increase SIDS risk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
NIH-funded study suggests checking for metabolite pattern at birth could provide means to estimate SIDS risk.
Newborns who had an atypical pattern of metabolites were more than 14 times as likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), compared to infants who had more typical metabolic patterns, according to a study funded in part by the National Ins
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Berkeley Lab Researchers Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
Three scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science to receive funding through the Early Career Research Program (ECRP).
The Department of Energy today announced the selection of 91 early career scientists from across the nation to receive funding for research as part of the program.
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BLS - Southwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2024'
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 10, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2024":
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $38.99 per hour in the South to $53.15 in the Northeast in June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Anchorage Area - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Anchorage area - August 2024":
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Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 1.5 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the Anchorage area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.1 percent for the two mon
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles area - August 2024":
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Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.9 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the Los Angeles area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 percent in August, the U.
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Phoenix area - August 2024":
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Area prices were down 0.3 percent over the past two months, up 2.3 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the Phoenix area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.3 percent for the two months
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, San Francisco Area - August 2024":
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Area prices were down 0.5 percent over the past two months, up 2.7 percent from a year ago
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in CPI-U, San Francisco, August 2021-August 2024
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Prices in the San Francisco area, as mea
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Seattle Area - August 2024":
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Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past two months, up 3.1 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the Seattle area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 percent for the two months e
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BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, West Region - August 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, West Region - August 2024":
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Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.2 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the West Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau
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Calif. A.G. Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in San Bernardino County
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following Governor Newsom's declaration of a state of emergency in San Bernardino County due to the Line Fire. The fast-moving Line Fire near the City of Highland has burned over 20,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of residents and threatening homes and critical infrastructure.
In today's alert, Attorn
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Calif. A.G. Bonta Supports Rules to Help Homeowners Stay in Their Homes, Avoid Foreclosure
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 19 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter supporting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposed rules on pre-foreclosure mortgage servicing requirements. The proposed rules would provide new foreclosure safeguards for homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage and require that critical i
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Calif. A.G. Bonta: California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Guillermo De Jesus Medina
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Guillermo De Jesus Medina's death from an officer-involved shooting in Culver City, California, on December 18, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Culver City Police Department (CCPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice'
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Calif. PUC Issues Order of Dismissal Involving Masoud Hamidi Vs. Comcast Digital Phone, Comcast OTR1
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of dismissal (Case No. 24-09-001) on Sept. 11, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Masoud Hamidi, Complainant, vs. Comcast Phone of California, LLC d/b/a Comcast Digital Phone (U5698C); and Comcast OTR1, LLC (U4508C), Defendant.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
Upon all parties' joint motion requesting the complaint be dismissed with prejudice and indicat
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Leaders of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged With Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho - leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group - were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provid
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Sacramento Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Sell Methamphetamine and Heroin in Sacramento and Solano Counties
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Nancy Dalila Escobar Garcia, 35, of Sacramento County, was sentenced today to five years in prison for conspiring to possess and distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
According to court documents, Nancy Garcia conspired with her husband Michael Garcia (a co defendant in this case) to sell methamphetamin
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Six Defendants Arrested on Indictments Alleging They Used Stolen Identities to Fraudulently Obtain Lines of Credit and Jobless Benefits
SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release:
Law enforcement officials today arrested six Orange County residents charged in three indictments alleging, among other crimes, they stole identities to defraud California's unemployment insurance (UI) system and to fraudulently apply for lines of credit from a lender, using the identity theft victims' homes as collateral.
In total, seven defendants are charg
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California Community Colleges Create Ambitious Digital Center to Shape Innovative and Equity-Minded Approaches to AI in Education
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 12 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
The California Community Colleges today announced the formation of the Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity to serve as an incubator and proving ground for bringing generative artificial intelligence and digital technology advances into the nation's largest system of higher education.
The Digital Center represents a novel approach to
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Colorado Governor Polis and Fellow Governors Call on SEC to Take Action to Save Americans Money on Electricity
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis took action with seven of his fellow Governors in calling on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Gary Gensler, to address the problematic reclassification of utility recovery bonds, which can significantly increase utility borrowing costs and raise costs for millions of Americans, and undermines the SEC's mission "to protect investors;
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Conn. A.G. Tong, Bipartisan Coalition Back Warning Labels for Social Media Platforms
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
In a bipartisan letter today to Congress, Attorney General William Tong and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
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Department of Labor Announces $1.4M in Grants to Prevent, Respond to Workplace Gender-Based Violence, Harassment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024:
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1.4 million in funding to support efforts by four community organizations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment against underserved and marginalized women workers.
Administered by the department's Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration, the Fostering Access, Rights and
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Equity-Centered Leader Selected to Serve as Deputy Chancellor of the California Community Colleges
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 12 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024:
Today, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office announced Rowena M. Tomaneng has been selected to serve as deputy chancellor.
Working with Chancellor Sonya Christian, Tomaneng will be responsible for moving forward the goals of Vision 2030, the system's strategic plan, which calls for action with equity. Tomaneng will also help foster polic
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ERO Boston removes fugitive wanted in Guatemala for assaulting public official, trafficking weapons
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
BOSTON Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston removed a Guatemalan fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for assaulting a public official, illegally transporting firearms and forging or altering a license plate. Officers with ERO Boston removed Victor Francisco Lopez-Padilla from the United States to Guatemala July 22 and turned him over to Gu
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Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test analyzes 32 proteins that scientists determined accurately predicted an adult with an increased likelihood f
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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Airport Fire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
OAKLAND, Calif. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 11 at 12:08 a.m. PDT / 3:08 a.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Airport Fire, which is burning in Riverside County.
On September 10, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management As
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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Bridge Fire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
OAKLAND, Calif. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 10 at 9:18 p.m. PDT and on September 11 at 12:18 a.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Bridge Fire, which is burning in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
On September 10, the state of California s
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FEMA Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
OAKLAND, Calif. In response to the ongoing wildfires across California and Nevada, FEMA has approved federal funding to assist local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Airport, Boyles, Bridge, Davis, and Line Fires. This funding will help ensure firefighters can continue working to protect homes and communities.
Wildfires can spread quickl
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Fla. A.G. Moody Calls on Congress to Protect Youth by Requiring Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in causing generational harm to young people's mental health.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Studi
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Georgia State Senate: Sen. Chuck Payne Participates in NCSL Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) recently participated in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models in San Diego, California. The two-day event focused on community-based juvenile justice models and brought together legislators from across the country to explore innovative approaches to supporting and rehabilitating youth. Sen. Payne was on
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Governors Lombardo, Hobbs Urge Gov. Newsom to Halt Legislation That Will Increase Gas Prices for Nevadans, Arizonans
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
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Bipartisan Governors Call on CA Governor to Reconsider Detrimental ABX2-1
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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) sent a joint letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) expressing concerns about ABX2-1 and other legislation related to refinery inventory supplies, which are currently under consideration in California's special sessio
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Mass. A.G. Campbell Joins Bipartisan Coalition Of Attorneys General In Call For Congress To Require Surgeon General Warning On Social Media Platforms
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 41 other attorneys general are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on algorithm-driven social media platforms stating that social media use is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media c
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Md. A.G. Brown: Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Call for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 41 other attorneys general have called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
Albuquerque, NM - In a letter to Congress, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.
The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The attorn
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NASA to Preview Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter Moon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- NASA issued the following news release:
NASA will host a news conference at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to discuss the upcoming Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
The briefing will be open to media and will air live on NASA+ and the agency's website, plus Facebook, X, and YouTube. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media.
Participants in
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NASA's Hubble, Chandra Find Supermassive Black Hole Duo
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release:
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A CfA astronomer and her team used telescopes including Chandra, which is operated by SAO, to discover a pair of extremely close-knit giant black holes.
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Like two Sumo wrestlers squaring off, the closest confirmed pair of supermassive black holes have been observed in tight proximity. These are located approximately 300 light-years apart and were detected using
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National Heart Institute: Experimental Blood Test Predicts Risk for Developing COPD, Other Severe Respiratory Diseases
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute issued the following news:
A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test analyzes 32 proteins that scientists determined accurately predicted an adult with an increased likeli
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NLRB Issues Decisions for Week of Sept. 3-6
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Sept. 3-6, 2024:
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Summarized Board Decisions
California Truck Driving Academy, LLC (31-CA-312771; 373 NLRB No. 95) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583e1075d) Fontana, CA, September 4, 2024.
The Board (Chairman McFerran and Member Wilcox; Member Prouty, dissenting) granted the General Counsel's Motion for Default Judgment based on the Respondent's failure to file an an
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NREL's Economic Impact Hits $1.9 Billion
GOLDEN, Colorado, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory issued the following news release:
The economic impact of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) topped $1.9 billion nationwide in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, according to a study by the University of Colorado Boulder's (CU Boulder's) Leeds School of Business.
Every state in the nation felt an impact from direct or indirect spending connected to NREL, but the econo
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Okla. A.G. Drummond, Coalition of Attorneys General Call for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 41 other attorneys general today called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
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Ore. U.S. Attorney: Arizona Man and Co-Defendants Facing Federal Charges for Roles in $178 Million COVID-19 Fraud Conspiracy
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
A federal superseding indictment was unsealed Monday in the District of Oregon charging an Arizona man and three associates for conspiring with one another and others to devise and carry out a scheme that attempted to defraud the U.S. Small Business Administration out of at least $178 million in loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19
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Pa. A.G. Henry Backs Surgeon General's Warning on Social Media in Ongoing Effort to Protect Kids' Mental Health
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news:
Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 42 state Attorneys General urging Congress to require a Surgeon General's warning on social media platforms that have proven to be addictive and harmful to children.
The letter to Congress is Attorney General Henry's latest effort to hold social media companies accountable and provide protections to users who are target
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U.S.-India INDUS-X Initiative Convenes in Silicon Valley for Third Summit
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) participated in the third India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit in Silicon Valley, California on Monday, September 9. The summit was co-hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University. The INDUS-X initiative continues to vitalize U.S.-India defense in
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Va. A.G. Miyares: Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Call for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jason S. Miyares and 41 other attorneys general today called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
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Why Can't Killer Whales Find and Capture Food? The Ocean Is Too Noisy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
New research shows that vessel noise--the rumble and churn of boats and ships--disrupts killer whales' ability to find and capture food. This can have serious consequences for these whales, especially considering the challenges they already face. The findings(link is external) were published recently in the scientific journal, Global Change Biology.
How Killer Whales Hunt and Why Noise Matter
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