Media Tip Sheet: Tesla Under Federal Investigation
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” mode. This comes after reports of dozens of incidents where the cars ran red lights or veered into oncoming traffic.
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Media Tip Sheet: Back Pay For Federal Workers After Government Shutdown At Risk
Axios is reporting that the administration is considering not giving back pay to all federal employees after the government shutdown ends.
Media Tip Sheet: Air Traffic Control and the Risk to Safety Culture
A pilot at Hollywood Burbank Airport was met with an automated response when he radioed the air traffic control tower. “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
Media Tip Sheet: France’s Prime Minister Resigns After Less Than Four Weeks In The Role
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned Monday only hours after revealing his new cabinet.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in partnership with Pfizer External Research and Grants, has announced two new opportunities to advance access to...
Media Tip Sheet: New Supreme Court Term
The Supreme Court is beginning a new term this week and justices are set to weigh cases that could dramatically expand, or limit, presidential authority, reshape civil rights protections, and alter...
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Remains Open During Shutdown
Despite the ongoing government shutdown The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum remains open during its regular hours (Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)....
Core Competencies for Teaching Medical Cannabis in US Medical Schools
A new study published today in JAMA Network Open outlines the first set of agreed-upon competencies to help medical schools design teaching curriculums to assure that future doctors know about the...
Nearly 28,000 Work Injuries Every Year are Linked to Hot Weather
New research published today shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the US. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Comment on Jane Goodall’s Legacy
With the passing of Jane Goodall, the world is reflecting on her groundbreaking work with wild chimpanzees and her enduring influence on primatology, conservation, and the public understanding of...