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Released: 1-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: July Jobs Report Expected to Show 175,000 New Jobs Amid Labor Market Debate
George Washington University

The July jobs report, anticipated on Friday, is expected to reveal the addition of 175,000 nonfarm payroll jobs and a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to Bloomberg data.  ...

Released: 1-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others released from Russia in Multicountry Prisoner Swap
George Washington University

Reports indicate this is the largest prisoner exchange since the height of the Cold War. ...

Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Deadly protests erupt in Venezuela following disputed presidential election
George Washington University

At least 16 people have died in violent protests in Venezuela since the country’s election on Sunday, in which President Nicolás Maduro declared victory despite widespread accusations of fraud. ...

 
Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris Poised to Secure Democratic Nomination in Uncontested Virtual Roll Call
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris will be the sole candidate on the Democratic National Committee’s virtual roll call ballot for president, ensuring her status as the party’s presumptive nominee.  ...

Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Study Finds Many Cocoa Products Contaminated by Heavy Metals
George Washington University

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products.

Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Hamas Political Leader Killed in Iran
George Washington University

According to The New York Times, both Hamas and Iran are accusing Israel of killing Haniyeh, who led the group’s political operations from exile in Qatar. ...

Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: How Do We Refer to Women in Positions of Power?
George Washington University

Harris’ becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president has only reignited conversations about gender in politics. ...

Newswise: Growing losses from PRRS cost pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows
Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Growing losses from PRRS cost pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows
Iowa State University

The economic impact of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome increased 80% between 2010 and 2020, costing the pork industry more than $1 billion per year in lost production, according to a new study. Researchers say improved biosecurity is essential to reversing the mounting losses.

Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Educating Physicians on Spiritual Health
George Washington University

The American Medical Association recently passed a resolution to encourage education for physicians on spiritual health. Healthcare industry leaders believe integrating spirituality into healthcare... ...

Released: 26-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Athletes to Sail Down the Seine Today in Opening Ceremony for 2024 Paris Olympics
George Washington University

Over 10,000 athletes representing 206 countries will float down the Seine River in the middle of Paris today as part of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. ...

   
Released: 25-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Explaining the Gist of Why Misinformation Is False May Help Curb the Spread of It
George Washington University

New study demonstrates an effective way of curbing the spread of misinformation online. ...

 
Released: 25-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Game Changing Media Deals for the NBA and WNBA
George Washington University

The NBA and WNBA have each inked monumental media deals ...

Released: 25-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden Steps Aside, Endorses Harris, Emphasizes Democracy in Emotional Address
George Washington University

In an emotional Oval Office address, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race, framing it as a necessary step to save democracy and pass the torch to a... ...

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
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: 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. ...



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