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Media Tip Sheet: Global Impact and Fallout of USAID’s One-Year Closure

Last year, the Trump Administration dissolved The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a significant shift in humanitarian assistance and development programs worldwide.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Evidence Suggests Measles is Spreading Silently in the U.S.—and We May be Missing Most Cases

New research presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service conference points to a troubling reality: measles may be spreading far more widely in the U.S...

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Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Warn CDC-Backed Delay in Newborn Hepatitis B Shot Could Increase Infections, Costs

New research out today in JAMA Pediatrics raises urgent concerns about a recent federal vaccine policy shift that could have lasting consequences for children’s health.

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Media Tip Sheet: Ukraine Considering Robots In Place of Soldiers

Ukraine is considering the use of robots to carry out missions, instead of sending soldiers into high-risk combat zones.

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Media Tip Sheet: Virginia Redistricting Results

On Tuesday, Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that now could lead to Democrats gaining four additional seats in the U.S House in November’s midterm elections.

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Media Tip Sheet: China Willing to Work with African Countries Amid Middle East Conflict

The president of China, Xi Jinping, met with Daniel Chapo, the president of Mozambique, to discuss the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict.

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Media Tip Sheet: Flu Vaccine No Longer Required for U.S. Military

The U.S. military is ending its long-standing requirement that service members receive the annual flu shot, a decision announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice

With millions of Americans increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health advice, two new studies suggest that reliance may be riskier than many realize.

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Media Tip Sheet: Tick Bites Surge to 10-Year High — Experts Warn of Early, Potentially Severe Season

Emergency room visits for tick bites have more than doubled compared to typical levels for this time of year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Media Tip Sheet: The NSA’s Continued Use of Anthropic

Two sources told Axios that the National Security Agency is using Mythos Preview despite the Department of Defense’s declaration of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” and attempt to blacklist the AI...