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Summer Surge of COVID-19 Cases Across the U.S.

The CDC says the summer Covid surge came earlier this year than last year.

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Media Tip Sheet: Thousands of anti-racism protesters counter far-right rallies in the U.K. this week

Thousands of anti-racism protesters turned out across the United Kingdom this week to counterprotest a number of far-right rallies that were planned to target immigration centers

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Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris Holds Narrow Lead Over Trump in Key Swing States

A recent poll reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by a slim margin in seven critical swing states.

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Media Tip Sheet: Travel Companies Forecast Slowdown in Leisure Travel as U.S. Consumers Curtail Spending

Companies like Airbnb and an online travel agency said they’re both seeing slowing growth in the U.S., where consumers are either trading down for lower-priced options or booking trips at the last...

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Media Tip Sheet: Foreign Nurses Join Class Action Suits Over Training Repayment Agreements

Filipino nurses from across the country are joining class action lawsuits against International hospital staffing agencies, according to news reports. They claim they must sign contracts that would...

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Media Tip Sheet: CDC Data Shows Improvement in Youth Mental Health

Recent data from the CDC shows improvements in mental health among U.S. highschoolers.

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Media Tip Sheet: Does Your Morning Java Protect Against Dementia?

A new study suggests drinking two or more cups of coffee per day was associated with a nearly 30% decreased risk of dementia over a 7-year period. Moderate tea drinking was also associated with a...

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GW's Regulatory Studies Center Launches Congressional Review Act Dashboard

New predictive dashboard prepares users for potential Congressional Review Act applications

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Media Tip Sheet: Markets Appear to be Steadying After Monday’s Global Selloff

Stocks appear to be steadying today after Monday’s alarming trading losses.

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Media Tip Sheet: Arizona's Largest School District Halts Use of Polling Sites Amid Election Misinformation and Safety Concerns

Arizona's largest school district will no longer open its facilities as polling sites due to increasing safety concerns and election-related tensions.