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Media Tip Sheet: Mattel Releases Barbie with Type 1 diabetes

Mattel introduced its latest Barbie line this week to include a doll that has Type 1 diabetes.

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Media Tip Sheet: Anticipated Heavy Rains in the DC Region

In central North Carolina, Tropical Depression Chantal dumped up to 10 inches of rain, causing significant flooding, closed highways, and historic river level rise.

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EPA Hearing: Proposal to Loosen Regulations on Power Plant Emissions

The EPA held a hearing this week so that experts could comment on a recent proposal to repeal greenhouse gas emission standards for power plants. Lynn Goldman, Dean of the George Washington...

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Public Health Leaders Urge Court to Protect Medicaid Beneficiaries from Harmful Waivers in Indiana

The brief urges the court to affirm a lower court ruling that found federal approvals of Indiana’s Medicaid waiver extensions unlawful

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Media Tip Sheet: AI's Dark Side: The Mounting Risks of Reliance on Artificial Intelligence

As AI adoption accelerates in the workplace, questions remain about which groups of workers are most vulnerable. Some argue that entry-level employees face the greatest risk, since their roles often...

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Media Tip Sheet: Gun Violence Likely to Increase During Summer Months

Trauma season, often referred to as the "100 deadliest days of summer", generally spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

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Media Tip Sheet: Elon Musk Announces Creation of New Political Party

Tesla CEO owner Elon Musk announced Saturday the creation of “The America Party,” a new political party he says will represent 80 percent of voters.

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Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases Reach New Record High

According to the John Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed as of July 5 in the United States.

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Media Tip Sheet: AI Bots Are Replacing Humans in Meetings

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet now offer AI tools to take notes, record, and transcribe meetings, reducing the need for human attendance. Some AI assistants support participants during calls...

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Budget Reconciliation Bill Threatens Community Health Centers

The massive budget reconciliation bill - OBBBA - under consideration by lawmakers on Capitol Hill includes changes to Medicaid that threaten the stability and continued viability of community...