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Media Tip Sheet: Giuliani Disbarred Amid Defamation Case and Election Lies

Rudolph W. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and ally of former president Donald Trump, has been disbarred by a New York State appellate court.

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Media Tip Sheet: Celine Dion Shares Details of Her Diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome

In an exclusive interview with NBC’s TODAY show, the iconic singer Celine Dion details her experience living with Stiff Person Syndrome.

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Media Tip Sheet: Far-right leads after first round of voting in French elections

The far-right dominated the first round of France’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party clinching 33.15% of the vote.

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SCOTUS Ruling Upholds Emergency Abortions for Now

Last week the Supreme Court ruled that, at least temporarily, the Emergency Medical Treatment Act’s basic guarantee of hospital emergency care will once again go back into effect for pregnant women...

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The Role of AI in the Workplace: Should managers rely on hiring algorithms?

One expert at the George Washington University examined the issue and concluded that humans still must play a key role in the hiring process.

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Media Tip Sheet: New York Governor Signs Bill to Limit Social Media Feeds for Kids

New York’s Governor signed a bill that would limit social media feeds for kids.

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Should human driving be banned in a world with self-driving cars?, GW researcher asks

With the rise in popularity of and investment in autonomous vehicles, one professor at the George Washington University sought to explore the ethics and policy considerations around driving in a...

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Media Tip Sheet: Jan 6 Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court handed down its decision on an obstruction charge that had been used for hundreds of January 6th rioters,

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Media Tip Sheet: Iranians Vote in Snap Presidential Election

The election follows the sudden death of president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a plane crash on May 19, 2024.

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court to Grant Power to Local Governments to Remove Homeless Encampments

The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that restricted local leaders' abilities to address homelessness.