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Media Tip Sheet: EPA is Requiring the Removal of Lead Pipes in the U.S

A landmark rule will now require water utilities to replace every lead pipe in the U.S.

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Media Tip Sheet: French Fry Inflation Triggered by Fast-Food Decline Hitting Fry Suppliers

Lamb Weston, the largest producer of french fries in North America, is closing a production plant and laying off nearly 400 employees due to decreasing demand from fast-food chains like McDonald's.

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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Deficit Hits $1.8 Trillion as 2024 Election Candidates Push Expensive Proposals

The U.S. budget deficit reached $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and interest payments on the national debt.

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Media Tip Sheet: Bob Woodward’s Forthcoming Book Reveals New Details Between Trump-Putin Relationship

Former president Donald Trump’s ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin are under scrutiny once again as new revelations come to light from journalist Bob Woodward’s forthcoming book.

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Media Tip Sheet: Talks Between Boeing and Union Stall, No New Talks Scheduled

Two days of federally mediated talks this week concluded with the two sides still far apart.

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Media Tip Sheet: More Than a Dozen States Sue TikTok, Alleging Platform’s Harm to Youth Mental Health

A coalition of over a dozen states and the District of Columbia has filed lawsuits against TikTok, claiming the platform’s algorithm and design features intentionally addict children, causing mental...

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump’s Dehumanizing Rhetoric Targeting Immigrants

Former President Trump suggests undocumented immigrants who commit murder have ‘bad genes’, rhetoric that experts say is dehumanizing and is designed to boost fear about immigrants and the southern...

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Media Tip Sheet: FEMA Administrator Warns Misinformation is Undermining Hurricane Helene Response

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell voiced concerns about the impact of rampant misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, stating that false claims are discouraging survivors from seeking help and...

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New PEER Center at AU in Collaboration with GWU to Advance Equitable Postsecondary Education Outcomes

A new academic center that will research policies to improve the affordability and outcomes of postsecondary education in the United States – especially for students of color and low-income students...

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Media Tip Sheet: CDC Data Shows High Number of Kindergartens Exempt from Vaccines

New data from the CDC shows a record number of kindergartners received an exemption for required vaccinations during the 2023-2024 school year.