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President Joe Biden Ends Reelection Bid, Following Democratic Calls for Him to Exit Race

In a momentous decision in American political history, President Joe Biden is ending his 2024 presidential campaign. This comes as a growing number of Democrats called for the president to end his...

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Media Tip Sheet: Most Pressing Threats to U.S. National Security This Election Cycle

A national security expert at GW shares his thoughts on some of the most pressing national security challenges the next U.S. president will have to face.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Travel Expert on the Thousands of Flights Cancelled or Delayed After Mass IT Outage

A major IT outage has disrupted critical infrastructure services worldwide today.

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Media Tip Sheet: Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Convicted by Russian Court

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted of espionage in a Russian court, where proceedings were kept secret.

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Media Tip Sheet: Global Computer Outage Disrupts Critical Infrastructure

A major IT outage has impacted services worldwide, disrupting banks, hospitals and medical services, and critical infrastructure.

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Media Tip Sheet: FDA Warns of Bacteria Found in Sealed Bottles of Tattoo Ink

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning of bacteria found in sealed bottles of tattoo link, which has also been discovered in permanent makeup ink.

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Media Tip Sheet: Bob Iger & Willow Bay to Acquire Angel City FC

Angel City FC, the Los Angeles professional women’s soccer franchise, will become the most valuable women’s professional sports team in the world.

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Media Tip Sheet: 2024 Emmy Nominations

2024 Emmy nominations are out and FX’s “The Bear” is earning its Michelin stars in the television industry. 

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Media Tip Sheet: Excess Deaths Triggered By Hurricane Beryl

Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have led to a spate of heat-related injuries and deaths In Texas, according to the AP and other news reports. Houston area hospitals are reporting a...

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Media Tip Sheet: How Extreme Heat Impacts Infants

Millions are facing extreme temperatures as the heat dome blankets the midwest and eastern United States.