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Media Tip Sheet: Hotel Union Workers Strike Nationwide

About 200 hotel workers in Baltimore walked off the job this morning to join a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains, such as Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.

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Genomic dark matter solves butterfly evolutionary riddle

New study reveals how an unexpected genetic mechanism influences the evolution of butterfly wing coloration.

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Media Tip Sheet: Republican-led States Challenge EPA Methane Regulations

Republican state officials from 24 states have asked the Supreme Court to pause a Biden administration EPA rule passed in December 2023 meant to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations...

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Media Tip Sheet: USDA Releases Updated Guidelines to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Guidelines

GW study helped lead to USDA action; Experts available for comment

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Media Tip Sheet on Stabilizing U.S.-China Relations: US National Security Meets with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping

U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, holding rare talks with the leader in sign that the U.S. and China may be working closer towards...

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Media Tip Sheet: High US Maternal Mortality Rate: Looking to Europe for Answers

According to a story by the AP, increasing access to basic healthcare such as prenatal checkups is one solution for the US.

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Media Tip Sheet: Harris and Walz to Face First Joint Interview as Post-Convention Campaign Heats Up

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give their first joint interview tonight with CNN’s Dana Bash, marking Harris' first in-depth media appearance since launching her...

Alison Barkoff Named Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy

Alison Barkoff Named Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Alison Barkoff as its Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy. She will also...

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Media Tip Sheet: Paralympic Games Get Underway Wednesday in Paris

Over 4,000 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments will compete for medals across 22 sports over 11 days.

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Media Tip Sheet: Push for Stricter Voting Requirements Could Complicate Government Funding Talks

House conservatives are pushing to attach the SAVE Act to a crucial stopgap funding measure needed to prevent a government shutdown.