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Media Tip Sheet: Wind Power Surpasses Coal as America’s Biggest Source of Electricity Two Months in a Row

The New York Times reports wind turbines generated more electricity than coal-burning power plants across the United States in March and April.

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Media Tip Sheet: The Challenges Facing Incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

Starbucks abruptly fired its chief executive this week and quickly replaced him with Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol.

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Media Tip Sheet: WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency

Monkeypox has been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization.

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Media Tip Sheet: CDC Warning on Increased Human Parvovirus Infections in the U.S.

The human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States is increasing, according to the CDC.

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Media Tip Sheet: A California Bill to Regulate Artificial Intelligence is Stirring Debate

Supporters say the measures would help prevent disasters and put guardrails on tech companies. Opponents argue it’ll stifle the progress of such technologies.

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Media Tip Sheet: Biden Administration Expands Crackdown on Junk Fees with New "Time is Money" Initiative

The Biden administration has introduced the "Time is Money" initiative, a new governmentwide effort aimed at eliminating complex processes that cost customers time and money.

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Media Tip Sheet: House GOP Divisions Stall Progress on Child Online Safety Bill

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate to enhance online safety for children, is facing resistance in the House.

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Media Tip Sheet: VP Harris Stirs Controversy by Endorsing Trump's Tax-Free Tips Proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris has surprised Democratic lawmakers and progressives by endorsing a Trump-originated proposal to exempt tips from taxes.

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Media Tip Sheet: Playing Sports in the Extreme Heat

Each year high school athletes experience serious injury from heat-related illnesses. According to the National Institute of Health, exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of sudden death in...

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Media Tip Sheet: Ukraine’s top military commander comments on control of Russia’s Kursk region

Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia last week, the largest such attack since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022.