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Media Tip Sheet: American Heart Month Highlights Preventable Risks, Life-Saving Steps
February is American Heart Month, and it comes at a critical moment: heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet many of the biggest risk factors—high blood pressure, smoking,...
Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases at Dilley Detention Center Raise Urgent Public Health Concerns
Two detainees at the nation’s largest immigrant family detention center have tested positive for measles, according to Texas health officials — a development that public health experts warn could...
Media Tip Sheet: The Trial That Could Redefine Tech’s Responsibility for Youth Mental Health
A landmark social media addiction trial is underway in Los Angeles Superior Court, where a 19-year-old California woman alleges social media platforms contributed to her depression and suicidal...
GW Law Announces New Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law
GW Law is pleased to announce Matt Nosanchuk as the new Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, effective February 2026.
Media Tip Sheet: Recent Government Shutdown To Last Until Tuesday Pending Votes From The House
On Saturday the Senate was able to pass a funding package, but is now waiting for votes from the House which has led to a partial government shutdown.
Media Tip Sheet: 100 Years Of Black History Month
The month of February not only marks the beginning of Black History Month, it also marks 100 years since it was first created in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
Media Tip Sheet: February Is Cancer Prevention Month — What Americans Can Do Now to Lower Risk
February is Cancer Prevention Month, a timely reminder that nearly half of cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors—yet prevention often gets far less attention than treatment.
Media Tip Sheet: NATO’s Warning and Alliance Tensions
NATO’s Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, warned European lawmakers that Europe cannot defend itself without substantial U.S. military support.
Media Tip Sheet: Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid intensifying political scrutiny.
Media Tip Sheet: Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Surpasses West Texas, Spreads Across State Lines
A rapidly growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has now sickened at least 789 people — surpassing the 2025 West Texas outbreak and making it one of the largest U.S. measles outbreaks in decades.
