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Media Tip Sheet: Tentative Contract Reached With Air Canada

On Saturday, August 16, roughly 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job, launching a strike over pay and working conditions.

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Media Tip Sheet: Heatstroke Concerns Among High School Football Players

According to the National Institute of Health, exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players.

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Sweeps of Homeless Encampments Around D.C. Begin

According to news reports, sweeps of homeless encampments are expected to occur across the District as part of a federal takeover of policing in the nation's capital.

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Media Tip Sheet: Balancing Child Safety, Privacy, and Free Speech Online

On Thursday, August 14, the Supreme Court allowed Mississippi to enforce a law requiring social media platforms to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors.

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Taylor Swift Announces New 12th Studio Album

Taylor Swift has officially announced her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” during her guest appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast Wednesday.

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Media Tip Sheet: FDA Warns: Popular Mousse Sunscreens May Not Work and Could Pose Safety Risks

The FDA is issuing a stark warning about popular mousse-style sunscreens — including products from well-known brands like Supergoop! — that may fail to protect consumers from harmful UV rays and...

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Media Tip Sheet: How Europe’s Wildfires Threaten Tourism in Popular Destinations

As wildfires rage across Spain, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Albania, forcing evacuations, threatening homes, and blanketing tourist hotspots in smoke, the damage extends beyond the immediate...

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Media Tip Sheet: AI in Therapy Faces New State Restrictions

Illinois has become the latest state to ban the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. Licensed therapists are no longer permitted to use AI to make treatment decisions or...

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Media Tip Sheet: Spirit Airlines’ Turbulent Year

Spirit Airlines has warned investors it may not survive the next 12 months, just months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Centennial Exhibition "Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles" Showcases Collection Masterworks at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, August 16 through December 20, 2025

The Textile Museum is celebrating its first century and looking ahead with an exhibition of some 60 masterworks drawn entirely from its renowned collection in "Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the...