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Study Finds Many Cocoa Products Contaminated by Heavy Metals

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic...

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Media Tip Sheet: Park Wildfire and Others Trigger Evacuations, Pose Health Risks

The Park Fire, the 7th largest wildfire in California history, has already destroyed more than 100 structures and has forced thousands of California residents to evacuate.The Park Fire is just one of...

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Media Tip Sheet: COVID-19 Cases are Growing in 36 States

According to the CDC, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in at least 36 states.

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Media Tip Sheet: Educating Physicians on Spiritual Health

The American Medical Association recently passed a resolution to encourage education for physicians on spiritual health. Healthcare industry leaders believe integrating spirituality into healthcare...

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Media Tip Sheet: Athletes to Sail Down the Seine Today in Opening Ceremony for 2024 Paris Olympics

Over 10,000 athletes representing 206 countries will float down the Seine River in the middle of Paris today as part of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

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Media Tip Sheet: Game Changing Media Deals for the NBA and WNBA

The NBA and WNBA have each inked monumental media deals

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Explaining the Gist of Why Misinformation Is False May Help Curb the Spread of It

New study demonstrates an effective way of curbing the spread of misinformation online.

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Media Tip Sheet: Biden Steps Aside, Endorses Harris, Emphasizes Democracy in Emotional Address

In an emotional Oval Office address, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race, framing it as a necessary step to save democracy and pass the torch to a...

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Media Tip Sheet: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies

Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California.

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Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris’ Social Media Strategy and the GenZ Vote

Vice President Kamala Harris has received a number of key endorsements since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign; however, some endorsements weigh more heavily than others,...