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Released: 11-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Celebrity Endorsements Help Candidates, but Could Taylor Swift’s Move the Needle for Kamala Harris?
Virginia Tech

Celebrities have a long history of entering the political space to endorse candidates, specifically in high-interest races, and this presidential election is no different. Last night, following the presidential debate, Taylor Swift - arguably the biggest celebrity in the world - came out in support of Kamala Harris.

6-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
New Law Regulating Out-of-Pocket Drug Spending Saves Cancer Patients More Than $7,000 a Year, Study Finds
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some patients were paying more than $10,000 a year for medications. A new study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.

Released: 10-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight into Massachusetts Ballot Question 3: A union for rideshare drivers
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life analyzes the risks and potential of Massachusetts Ballot Question 3, which would clear a path to unionization for rideshare drivers using an approach that’s largely untested in the United States.

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Released: 9-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
The Trump-Harris Debate: Experts Lay Out the Stakes for Both Candidates
Virginia Tech

On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will share a stage in what likely will be the only presidential debate prior to the November election. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their thoughts on what both candidates will set out to accomplish and what weaknesses they must overcome.

Newswise: Franklin Miller awarded Livermore’s 2024 John S. Foster Medal
Released: 9-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Franklin Miller awarded Livermore’s 2024 John S. Foster Medal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil today announced that the 2024 John S. Foster, Jr. Medal is awarded to Franklin Miller, a principal at The Scowcroft Group. The ninth recipient of the prestigious Foster Award, Miller is recognized for his exceptional and inspirational career dedicated to national security, defense policy and international relations. Miller will be honored at a ceremony in Livermore on Oct. 30.

Released: 9-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Likely Winner of Presidential Election, Seeks Asylum in Spain
George Washington University

His departure comes after Venezuelan strongman President Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of July’s election, violent clashes broke out around the South American country, and Venezuela’s... ...

Released: 9-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Congress Returns for Funding Battle as Government Shutdown Looms
George Washington University

Lawmakers are back in Washington, focusing on passing a government funding bill before the looming shutdown deadline on September 30. ...

Released: 9-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: All Eyes on Harris-Trump Debate as Candidates Clash Over Future of America
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off in a debate at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday. ...

6-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
A Gun Safety Paradox: Study Finds Some Precautions Linked to Riskier Storage Practices
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health researchers surveyed 870 parents in nine states with diverse firearm policies and ownership rates.

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Released: 6-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
False Election Information From AI Chatbots — Expert Explains What to Guard Against and Avoid
Virginia Tech

Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.

Released: 6-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: How much do presidential debates matter?
Michigan State University

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to square off for their first presidential debate matchup on September 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Four Killed in Georgia High School Shooting
George Washington University

A 14-year-old has been charged in the death of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Nine others were injured. ...

   
Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: US, UK, EU and Israel Sign First Legally Binding International Treaty on AI
George Washington University

The treaty ensures these groups must implement safeguards against any threats posed by AI to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: ABC Presidential Debate Expert List
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate this coming Tuesday, September 10. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: U.S. v Google
George Washington University

Google representatives will report to Alexandria, VA on Monday to face off with the Department of Justice for their second major antitrust trial this year. ...

Released: 5-Sep-2024 3:25 PM EDT
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) survey finds that FDA’s final laboratory developed tests rule will hinder patient care for underserved communities
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

Today, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) released the latest results from an ongoing survey that ADLM has been conducting to determine how the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) final laboratory developed tests rule will impact patient care. The survey found that, under the FDA rule, individuals from rural and historically marginalized communities will have severely limited access to vital tests, which could lead to harmful and even life-threatening delays in diagnosis and treatment.

Released: 5-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Do Women Candidates Have a Harder Time Being Elected?
Tufts University

Brian Schaffner, a Tufts University political science professor and Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies at Tisch College, speaks about the role of gender in American politics.

Released: 5-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2: Eliminating the MCAS graduation requirement
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life examines the core arguments for and against Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which lets Massachusetts students graduate from high school without passing the 10th grade MCAS or otherwise proving their readiness to the state.



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