Media Tip Sheet: Breaking Down the 2025 Government Shutdown
Washington is at a standstill as the federal government has officially shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on a new spending plan.
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The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is proud to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and regional leaders to officially launch Talent...
Media Tip Sheet: Listeria Found in Walmart and Trader Joe’s Meals
Heat-and-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s may be contaminated with the same strain of listeria linked to a deadly outbreak earlier this year.
Media Tip Sheet: New CDC data: Rare Flu Complication Rising in Kids
A new CDC report finds that cases of influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE)—a rare but devastating complication where the flu attacks the brain are on the rise. Last season alone, 109 children...
Media Tip Sheet: Congressional Leaders to Meet Amid Looming Government Shutdown Deadline
The president is expected to meet with the four top congressional leaders on Monday afternoon at the White House, ahead of a Wednesday deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Media Tip Sheet: Starbucks Layoffs Signal Shift in Turnaround Strategy
Starbucks has announced 900 layoffs and plans to close nearly 1,000 cafes, marking a second round of cuts since CEO Brian Niccol took over last year.
Media Tip Sheet: Genetic Risks of Isolated Populations
Tigers in India’s Similipal Tiger Reserve are showing a rare genetic mutation called pseudo-melanism, where their dark stripes widen and mask much of their orange fur.
Study Explores Link Between Remote Patient Monitoring and Detection of Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
A new study from researchers at the George Washington University suggests that pregnant patients who are more actively engaged with remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology during prenatal care may...
Expert Available on Polarization in the U.S.
Earlier this year, a NPR/PBS News/Marist poll revealed that three-quarters of Americans believe democracy is under serious threat.
US Foreign Assistance Must Step Up Amid Growing Displacement/Environmental Change
Forced displacement of large populations around the globe has triggered rising concern about the consequences for human health, according to a working paper published today. The report concludes that...