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RFK Jr. Faces Tough Question in HHS Confirmation Hearing

In a Senate confirmation hearing yesterday Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled about his views on vaccines, chronic health conditions, infectious diseases, abortion and other issues. Kennedy is...

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CDC Reports a Rise in Flu Cases

The US is experiencing a wave of respiratory illness this winter, with a surge in flu cases and an uptick in hospitalizations. A new CDC report shows the rising influenza threat in 39 states,...

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Media Tip Sheet: DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Redefines Global Competition and Challenges U.S. Tech Policy

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has upended assumptions about cutting-edge AI development by creating cost-effective, efficient models without relying on the most advanced chips.

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GW Report on Wildfire Resilience: Unprecedented LA Wildfires Highlight Urgency of New Resilience Framework

Fueled by extreme winds, dry conditions, and the mounting effects of climate change, wildfires have left behind devastation in communities across Los Angeles.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump's Aggressive Economic Tactics Reshape U.S. Foreign Policy, Sparking Global Uncertainty

The Trump administration has intensified his use of economic measures, such as tariffs and sanctions, to pressure countries into aligning with U.S. policy on issues like trade, migration, and...

Football

Media Tip Sheet: Super Bowl LIX: Sports Management, Big Game Ads, Watch Parties & Food Safety

The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. Fans from all over are preparing for the big game,...

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court to Hear Oklahoma Charter School Case

Last Friday the Supreme Court agreed to hear Oklahoma’s Religious Charter School case. Oklahoma’s Supreme Court heard a proposal to open the nation’s first religious public school in summer of 2023....

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University Statement on Voluntary Settlement with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights

The university will continue to enhance and expand efforts to address and combat discrimination and harassment.

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Study Shows Nurses Remain Underrepresented in News Media

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals in the United States, yet they remain underrepresented in health news media, according to a new study.

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Media Tip Sheet: Nationwide Immigration Enforcement Under Trump Sparks Controversy and Fear

The Trump administration launched a nationwide immigration enforcement operation, arresting nearly 1,000 people in a single day with assistance from multiple federal agencies.