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Media Tip Sheet: Met Gala to Spotlight Black Dandyism and Empowerment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will feature "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" in its 2025 spring exhibition, exploring the history and cultural significance of Black dandyism.

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Media Tip Sheet: China Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

The drills came four days after Taiwan’s National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te used his speech to defend his country’s democracy and way of life.

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Media Tip Sheet: Millions of Ready-to-Eat Meat Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

Over nine million pounds of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

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Media Tip Sheet: Hurricane Relief Workers Evacuate a North Carolina County After Armed Militia Threatens to “Hunt” FEMA

The U.S. Forest Service on Saturday told federal agencies in the area that that National Guard troops 'had come across x2 trucks of armed militia saying there were out hunting FEMA.

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Media Tip Sheet: Asheville, NC Residents Still Without Clean Water Weeks After Hurricane Helene

Water remains the biggest need for residents in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

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Media Tip Sheet: Rise in Scammers and Opportunists Around Hurricane Relief & Rebuilding Efforts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, scammers and opportunists are looking to exploit the victims of the storm.

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Media Tip Sheet: Northern Lights May Be Noticeable Across Southern U.S. Thursday Night

People across the United States may have another chance to see the northern lights dance across their night sky.

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Travel Advisory Issued for Rwanda Due to Outbreak of Deadly Marburg Virus Disease

An outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda has prompted public health officials to announce they will start screening travelers to the US who have also been in Rwanda in the last 21 days. The George...

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Media Tip Sheet: World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is meant to raise awareness around mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

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Media Tip Sheet: Social Media Influencers Are Reshaping How Americans Get Their News

It’s no surprise that the media landscape is changing and a large part of that can be traced to social media influencers.