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Media Tip Sheet: DOJ sues Visa

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert on Mental Health Impact of Misinformation on Migrants

As misinformation continues to spread about immigrant communities, the mental health toll on those affected is often overlooked.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Poll Shows JD Vance Less Popular Than Tim Walz Ahead of Vice Presidential Debate

A new survey reveals that JD Vance is less popular than his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, just days before their vice-presidential debate.

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Media Tip Sheet: New CDC Data Shows Nearly 40% of U.S. Adults are Obese

According to the CDC, nearly 40% of the U.S. adult population is obese.

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Media Tip Sheet: High Blood Pressure on the Rise for Pregnant Women

More pregnant women are being diagnosed with a dangerous form of high blood pressure called eclampsia, according to a story in NPR. Eclampsia causes the heart to work extra hard and can damage organs...

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Media Tip Sheet: FDA Approves At Home Flu Vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a flu vaccine to be taken at home.

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Media Tip Sheet: Tropical Storm Expected to Hit Florida as a Hurricane Later this Week

The state of Florida declared a state of emergency and evacuations are underway.

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Media Tip Sheet: Dr. Casey Burgat on the Electoral College and Nebraska’s Electoral Vote System

Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell announced Monday that he opposes efforts to change how the state allocates its electoral votes before the upcoming 2024 election.

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Media Tip Sheet: Boeing Raises Its Offer to Union in Effort to End Worker Strike

The company said on Monday that this was its “best and final” offer, which would among many things boost general wages by 30% over four years.

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Media Tip Sheet: Harris Campaign Weighs Border Visit as Immigration Gap with Trump Narrows

Vice President Kamala Harris may visit the US-Mexico border on Friday as her campaign looks to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on immigration.