News & Announcements

Social Media May Be Used to Combat COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria

New study suggests social media may be a useful tool to counter vaccine disinformation in the US and other countries

Tests Find Many Popular Omega 3 Supplements Are Rancid

GW researchers find 45% of fish oil supplements may not be fresh enough to deliver the health benefits consumers are seeking

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Media Tip Sheet: Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record.

Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Poverty Rate Spiked in 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data this week that showed the U.S. poverty rate increased in 2022.

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Media Tip Sheet: Cracking Down on Short-Term Rentals & Airbnb's in NYC

New York City has begun enforcing strict new regulations on short-term rentals and Airbnb’s in the city and it’s already making an impact.

Media Tip Sheet: Federal Judge in Texas Declares DACA Illegal Again

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday rejected the Biden administration’s latest effort to save DACA.

HHS ends the federal public health emergency on May 11, 2023

Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available: FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccine to Protect Against Uptick in Cases

The FDA has approved a reformulated COVID vaccine in a move that promises to protect Americans just in time for a possible surge in COVID cases this fall.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Discuss Next Steps for Morocco following Earthquake

Close to 3,000 people have died, and over 5,000 were injured during an earthquake that devasted Morocco last week

Media Tip Sheet: North Korea Pledges Support for Russia in Meeting Between Putin and Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledged “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s Vladimir Putin...

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Discuss Biden Impeachment

New pressures from conservatives have emerged for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who announced on Tuesday that he is calling for a formal impeachment inquiry on President Biden