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Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants
George Washington University

First of a kind study shows an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air for communities located near huge warehouses; people of color harder hit ...

Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies
George Washington University

Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California. ...

 
Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris’ Social Media Strategy and the GenZ Vote
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris has received a number of key endorsements since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign; however, some endorsements weigh more heavily than others,... ...

 
Newswise: A New Way to Make Element 116 Opens the Door to Heavier Atoms
Released: 23-Jul-2024 5:00 PM EDT
A New Way to Make Element 116 Opens the Door to Heavier Atoms
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s 88-Inch Cyclotron successfully made superheavy element 116 using a beam of titanium-50. That milestone sets the team up to attempt making the heaviest element yet: 120.

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Critics Suggest Democrats Support Harris for Nomination Due to Race and DEI Initiatives
George Washington University

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) claims Democrats feel inclined to back Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination due to her race. If elected, Harris ...

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: New Poll Finds Many U.S. Adults Worry About Making Ends Meet
George Washington University

39% of U.S. adults say they worry most or all of the time that their family’s income won’t be enough to meet expenses, which is up from 28% in December of 2021. ...

 
Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Iowa’s Strict Abortion Ban to Take Effect Monday
George Washington University

Iowa’s strict abortion ban, that would prevent most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, is expected to take effect on Monday. ...

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Delta Struggles to Restore Operations, Days After Global Computer Outage
George Washington University

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today it has opened an investigation into Delta, which is still struggling to restore operations. ...

Released: 23-Jul-2024 10:30 AM EDT
NYU Tandon collaboration with May Mobility leads to unprecedented autonomous vehicle research
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

A dataset introduced by NYU Tandon and autonomous vehicle company May Mobility provides researchers with a wealth of previously-unavailable real-world driving data captured from multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) over repeated trips, promising to accelerate development of AV technology.

Released: 22-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Top Democrats Rally Behind Kamala Harris Following Biden's Withdrawal
George Washington University

Leading Democrats, including Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race. ...

Released: 22-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Netanyahu Visits DC
George Washington University

Israeli Prime Minister is set to arrive in Washington DC today. ...

Released: 21-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
President Joe Biden Ends Reelection Bid, Following Democratic Calls for Him to Exit Race
George Washington University

In a momentous decision in American political history, President Joe Biden is ending his 2024 presidential campaign. This comes as a growing number of Democrats called for the president to end his... ...

Released: 19-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Convicted by Russian Court
George Washington University

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted of espionage in a Russian court, where proceedings were kept secret. ...

Released: 19-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Most Pressing Threats to U.S. National Security This Election Cycle
George Washington University

A national security expert at GW shares his thoughts on some of the most pressing national security challenges the next U.S. president will have to face. ...

Released: 19-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Global Computer Outage Disrupts Critical Infrastructure
George Washington University

A major IT outage has impacted services worldwide, disrupting banks, hospitals and medical services, and critical infrastructure. ...

   
Released: 19-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: GW Travel Expert on the Thousands of Flights Cancelled or Delayed After Mass IT Outage
George Washington University

A major IT outage has disrupted critical infrastructure services worldwide today. ...

Released: 18-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Bob Iger & Willow Bay to Acquire Angel City FC
George Washington University

Angel City FC, the Los Angeles professional women’s soccer franchise, will become the most valuable women’s professional sports team in the world. ...

Released: 18-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: 2024 Emmy Nominations
George Washington University

2024 Emmy nominations are out and FX’s “The Bear” is earning its Michelin stars in the television industry.  ...

 
Released: 17-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Supreme Court Gives Mayors Power to Combat Homelessness with Arrests
George Washington University

The Supreme Court's recent Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling grants mayors broad powers to address homelessness, including jailing individuals for sleeping outside. ...

Released: 17-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Excess Deaths Triggered By Hurricane Beryl
George Washington University

Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have led to a spate of heat-related injuries and deaths In Texas, according to the AP and other news reports. Houston area hospitals are reporting a... ...



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