It was a successful night for Democrats across the country as many candidates secured major victories resulting in a positive outlook going into next year’s midterm elections.
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Media Tip Sheet: Government Shutdown Reaches Longest Ever Recorded
Now on its 35th day, the current government shutdown has officially made history as the longest shutdown recorded.
Media Tip Sheet: The Trump Administration Working to Lower the Cost of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
The Trump administration is reportedly close to announcing a major deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to significantly lower the cost of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs — Zepbound and...
Media Tip Sheet: Supreme Court Takes Up Global Tariffs Case
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week in a high-stakes case challenging President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.
Media Tip Sheet: SNAP Benefits Cut Amid Shutdown Showdown – What It Means for 42M Americans
As the government shutdown enters a critical phase, new developments are emerging in the fight over food assistance: the Trump administration has agreed to partially fund SNAP benefits.
Death Toll Rises in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
While the official death toll in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa is now estimated at more than 65 that number will rise, according to experts who say that many storm-related deaths have yet...
Stone Tools Through Generations: 300,000 Years of Human Technology
Imagine early humans meticulously crafting stone tools for nearly 300,000 years, all while contending with recurring wildfires, droughts, and dramatic environmental shifts.
Media Tip Sheet: How Marijuana Policy Design Could Better Protect Teens
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, a new paper from Tonya Dodge, associate professor of psychology at the George Washington University, warns that current marijuana regulations may leave...
Media Tip Sheet: Embrace the “Great Lock In” Trend to Achieve Your Wellness Goals Before Year’s End
Why wait until January to kickstart your health and wellness resolutions? A growing TikTok and Instagram trend called the “Great Lock In” is inspiring thousands—especially Gen Z—to get laser-focused...
Media Tip Sheet: Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Pasta Meals at Major Grocers
Federal health officials have confirmed additional deaths and illnesses tied to a widening Listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals sold nationwide at major grocers...