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Media Tip Sheet: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies

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

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Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris’ Social Media Strategy and the GenZ Vote

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,...

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Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants

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

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Media Tip Sheet: Critics Suggest Democrats Support Harris for Nomination Due to Race and DEI Initiatives

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

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Media Tip Sheet: Delta Struggles to Restore Operations, Days After Global Computer Outage

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

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Media Tip Sheet: Iowa’s Strict Abortion Ban to Take Effect Monday

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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Media Tip Sheet: Paris Heat is a Concern for Olympic Athletes

The 2024 Summer Olympics are quickly approaching and the Paris heat is only getting worse.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Poll Finds Many U.S. Adults Worry About Making Ends Meet

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.

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Two People Died in Listeria Outbreak

According to the CDC, two people have died in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat.

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Media Tip Sheet: Top Democrats Rally Behind Kamala Harris Following Biden's Withdrawal

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