OpenAI is calling on California lawmakers to strengthen SB 53, the state’s landmark AI safety law, urging requirements to monitor frontier models during training and evaluation for potentially...
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The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) and The Washington Center (TWC) have entered into a new partnership designed to expand educational and professional...
Media Tip Sheet: Music Mogul Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 80, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than six decades.
Global Study Indicates Widespread Permafrost Degradation
An international study led by researchers at the George Washington University indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Utilizing more than two decades of...
Media Tip Sheet: USPS Changes Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of Critical Midterm Election
New U.S. Postal Service rules could significantly change how mail-in ballots are handled ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
Media Tip Sheet: Canada’s Tariff Fight With the U.S. Could Have a Tourism Cost
The U.S.-Canada trade relationship is facing renewed tensions after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $27.6 billion in Canadian goods on August 22, following the collapse of trade...
Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Discuss Why SNAP Enrollment is Falling Faster Than Expected
A new Associated Press analysis finds that SNAP enrollment fell by more than 13% between May 2025 and May 2026, a much steeper decline than the Congressional Budget Office had projected as expanded...
The George Washington University to Host America Listens National Conversation
Speakers from across the country and a range of professions will share personal perspectives on the values that shape their lives and communities.
A new analysis from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health finds that while community health centers improved their finances in 2025, changes to...
New Brief Highlights Proven Model to Expand Healthy Food Access Through Neighborhood Corner Stores
Global Food Institute and DC Central Kitchen provide a practical roadmap for policymakers, funders, and local leaders