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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.

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power in Major Ruling

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, eliminated a long-standing judicial doctrine that has shielded federal regulations from legal challenges.

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Media Tip Sheet: Biden’s Debate Performance Fuels Concerns Among Democrats

In the first general election debate of 2024, Biden's halting performance and moments of confusion exacerbated concerns among Democrats.

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Media Tip Sheet: NBC News will use AI-generated version of Al Michaels' voice for Paris Olympics programming

NBC News is bringing a legendary sports broadcaster to the Olympics, but not in the way we might be expecting.

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Media Tip Sheet: SCOTUS Rules to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho

The Supreme Court has ruled to allow emergency abortions in Idaho at least for now.

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Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court Overturns Ex-Mayor's Bribery Conviction

The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor.

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Media Tip Sheet: Senate Staff Diversity Report Highlights Racial Disparities and Data Gaps

A recent report reveals that only 21.4% of mid-level Senate staffers are people of color, significantly lower than the national average.

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Media Tip Sheet: Olympian Michael Phelps Calls on the World Anti-Doping Agency for Accountability

Former olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps is calling on the World Anti-Doping Agency to be fair among all athletes.

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Media Tip Sheet: Kenya’s President Rejects Finance Bill After Violent Protests

Kenya’s president said Wednesday he will not sign a finance bill that included tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protestors had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and...