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Media Tip Sheet: Celestial Object Found in the Milky Way
A celestial object, perhaps a collection of stars, is emitting X-rays and shooting out radio waves every 44 minutes. This object is approximately 15,000 light-years away according to an AP report.
Media Tip Sheet: The CDC's Childhood Lead Program Remains Inactive
According to NBC News, the Department of Health and Human Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is not operating.
Media Tip Sheet: Covid-19 Cases On The Rise As New Variant Identified
A new Covid-19 variant is circulating, increasing the number of cases, according to The World Health Organization.
US Ends the COVID Vaccine Recommendation for Pregnant Women and Children
COVID vaccination shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, according to an announcement by RFK Jr, the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Media Tip Sheet: 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
American and European populists, nationalists, and conservatives met today in Hungary for the Conservative Political Action Conference(CPAC).
Media Tip Sheet: The Impact of the Megabill on the Energy Sector
GW researcher available to speak to media about the consequences of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
2025 U.S. Counties with the Highest Maternal Mental Health Risk and Lowest Resources
The 2025 Report by The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health in collaboration with the George Washington University reveals 150 counties, with 100 repeat counties from 2023, are identified as...
Media Tip Sheet: DOGE can Access Treasury Department Information
In a reversal from her ruling in February, US District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can now access the Treasury Department’s systems.
Media Tip Sheet: Sanctions on Syria Lifted
On Friday, the Trump administration lifted several sanctions on Syria.
Media Tip Sheet: Warmer Than Average Summer Expected
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is expecting warmer than average conditions between June and August.
