Media Tip Sheet: California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools
California just made U.S. history with the passage of the “Real Food, Healthy Kids Act,” the first law in the nation to define and phase out ultraprocessed foods from school meals.
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Media Tip Sheet: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases Ramp Up In The U.S.
Measles, once declared eliminated in the U.S. is making a disturbing comeback. According to new CDC data, more than 1,560 cases have been reported so far this year, the highest total since...
AI Powered Chatbot Shows Promise in Smoking Cessation
A pilot study led by researchers at the George Washington University found that people who smoke were open to using a specialized ChatGPT-based chatbot, called BeFreeBot, to help them quit smoking....
Media Tip Sheet: Tesla Under Federal Investigation
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” mode. This comes after reports of dozens of incidents where the cars ran red lights or veered into oncoming traffic.
Media Tip Sheet: Back Pay For Federal Workers After Government Shutdown At Risk
Axios is reporting that the administration is considering not giving back pay to all federal employees after the government shutdown ends.
Media Tip Sheet: Air Traffic Control and the Risk to Safety Culture
A pilot at Hollywood Burbank Airport was met with an automated response when he radioed the air traffic control tower. “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
Media Tip Sheet: France’s Prime Minister Resigns After Less Than Four Weeks In The Role
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned Monday only hours after revealing his new cabinet.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in partnership with Pfizer External Research and Grants, has announced two new opportunities to advance access to...
Media Tip Sheet: New Supreme Court Term
The Supreme Court is beginning a new term this week and justices are set to weigh cases that could dramatically expand, or limit, presidential authority, reshape civil rights protections, and alter...