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Media Tip Sheet: Popular Acne Skin Care Products Recalled Over Possible Cancer Causing Chemical

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for acne creams due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, benzene.

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Media Tip Sheet: Government Shutdown Looms if Funding Bill is Not Passed

The government will shut down at 11:59 p.m. on Friday if a new funding bill is not signed by the President.

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D.C. Cherry Blossoms Begin First Phase of Development

On average, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather conditions.

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GW College of Professional Studies Supports Federal Workforce Amid Downsizing with Tuition Discounts and Career Pivot Webinar

As the federal workforce faces reductions due to the administration’s downsizing efforts, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is stepping up to support affected...

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Media Tip Sheet: Protecting Your Skin While on Spring Break

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.

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Rural Areas of US Often Lack Health Providers and Telehealth

The GW Mullan Institute has experts available to discuss the health workforce shortages or areas that are underserved by health providers.

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GW Trachtenberg School Launches New Scholarship Alongside Environmental And Energy Study Institute

Amelia Lindsay-Kaufman First Recipient of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship

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Metal Tariffs Double, with Pressure on Canada to Become Part of U.S.

On Tuesday, the U.S. doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, with the president urging Canada to become part of the United States.

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Experts Available: Saturday Marks Annual International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day will be observed on Saturday, March 8th.

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Media Tip Sheet: COVID-19: Remembrance, Grief and Loss

Since May 2020, researchers at the George Washington University have been studying COVID-19 death, memorialization and misinformation. The project, “Rituals in the Making,” aims to learn more about...