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Media Tip Sheet: DC Cherry Blossom Peak, “Who, What, When, and Why?”

On average, DC’s cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April.

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Media Tip Sheet: What to Know About Lead Exposure and Health in Light of Stanley Cup Lawsuit

The maker of Stanley cups is being sued over the presence of lead in its products. The primary allegation is that the company did not publicly confirm until January 2024 that lead is used in its...

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Media Tip Sheet: Mexico City Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Climate Change and Urban Development

Mexico City is grappling with a severe water crisis exacerbated by a combination of factors, including climate change and aging infrastructure.

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Media Tip Sheet: Last-Minute Negotiations Fail to Avert Looming Government Shutdown

Congressional leaders have failed to reach a breakthrough to avert a looming government shutdown deadline, risking vital services and programs.

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Media Tip Sheet: Hungary to Vote on Ratifying Sweden’s Bid to Join NATO

The vote on Monday would remove the final hurdle for Sweden after it applied for NATO membership in May 2022.

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Media Tip Sheet: Improving Heart Health at Any Age

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. In total, heart disease claims the lives of one in five people.

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Media Tip Sheet: Pakistan's Election and Public Military View Altered

2024 is a year of big elections worldwide. The recent Pakistan election has

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Media Tip Sheet: First U.S. Spacecraft to Land on the Moon in Decades

Successful Odysseus Mission, 1st American Lander to Reach the Moon in Decades

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Snakes do it faster, better: How a group of scaly, legless lizards hit the evolutionary jackpot

New research in the journal Science depicts a new evolutionary history of all snakes and lizards using genome-scale DNA sequences and fossil data.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Students Experience Hip Hop History Live With a Visit From Master Gee

Students at the George Washington University are stepping into the heartbeat of hip hop with Hip Hop History & Culture.