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Media Tip Sheet: Roberta Flack, Soulful Songstress Who Defined a Generation, Dies at 88

Soulful songstress Roberta Flack passes away at 88.

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Media Tip Sheet: Historic Firsts on the Horizon at the 2025 Oscars

The 97th Academy Awards could be a night of groundbreaking wins, with historic milestones possible across multiple categories.

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Media Tip Sheet: Measles Outbreak Grows in Texas

According to the Texas Department of State and Health Services, 90 cases of the measles have been reported in Texas.

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Media Tip Sheet: Despite Push for More Funding, Pentagon Prepares Budget Reductions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to propose eight percent annual budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security.

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Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Public Health Burden

New study suggests daily users who start in their teens at higher risk of a syndrome that causes vomiting, pain and repeated trips to the hospital

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Media Tip Sheet: Germany’s 2025 Elections

Germany’s national election is being held this Sunday, February 23, 2025.

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Media Tip Sheet: 300 Food Recalls Reported in 2024

More people got sick from contaminated food last year in the U.S. than in 2023, according to a new report published by Public Interest Research Group.

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Study Finds Cryotherapy Treatment is Effective in Reducing Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients

A new study led by a George Washington University Cancer Center researcher found that cold therapy protects breast cancer patients from nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.

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Media Tip Sheets: Auto and Tech Industries Brace for 25% Import Tariffs

According to CNN, plans have been announced to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Executive Order Moves to Control Independent Agencies

According to POLITICO, an executive order has been signed bringing independent agencies under White House control.