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U.S. to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week, per President Donald Trump.
New Study: Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice – Most of the Time
A new study from the George Washington University examined AI-powered chatbot responses to smokers who asked for information about ways to kick the habit. Most of the chatbot responses followed sound...
New Study Highlights Importance of Measuring Well-Being in Mental Health Research
A new study published in Nature Mental Health underscores the critical role of assessing well-being in clinical research and treatment.
Media Tip Sheet: Kendrick Lamar Delivers a Super Bowl Halftime Show Packed with Politics and Punches
WASHINGTON (February 10, 2025) – Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a performance that was unapologetically Black and rich with...
Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts at AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston Available to Speak to the Media
The George Washington University has a number of experts participating in the 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston, February 13-15.
Media Tip Sheet: Black History Month: Bringing Awareness to the Maternal Health Crisis
Each year in the United States, hundreds of people die during pregnancy or in the year following. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause...
Media Tip Sheet: Restoring Maximum Pressure in Iran
Reuters reported that “U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum reimposing a tough policy on Iran meant to block the country from achieving a nuclear weapon and to...
Media Tip Sheet: Conflicts, Ethics and, Corruption in Government Contracts
Bloomberg reported that the “White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest” . Musk has been dubbed a “special government employee” as written by Forbes and wil
Building Healthy Habits in the New Year
Expert’s say February is a good time to reevaluate your resolutions and look for ways to move forward or adjust your goals if your progress has stalled. Whether you want to build more exercise into...
Media Tip Sheet: American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and a time when people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.
