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Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans
Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans 29 states have passed laws requiring K-12 public schools to enforce bans or strict limits on students using their cellphones on campus, with approximately 77% of public schools now forbidding students from having their phones […]
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Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry
Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry Fears about TikTok’s policy changes may be exaggerated, but they highlight a deeper issue in the tech industry regarding user trust and data privacy. The new terms of service and privacy policy went into effect on January 22, 2026, following the […]
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When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own
When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own Many K-12 schools are developing their own policies on AI due to a lack of guidance from states, which can lead to inconsistent and uneven adoption of generative AI technology. Policymakers identified several ethical concerns related to AI in […]
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Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy
Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy President Trump’s mass firing of career ambassadors has sent a clear signal that loyalty to him takes precedence over diplomatic expertise, potentially crippling US foreign policy. Trump has appointed fewer than 10% of his nearly 70 ambassadors as career professionals, instead relying on […]
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RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record RFK Jr.’s overhaul of the US childhood vaccination schedule has raised alarm among public health experts and pediatricians, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11. The changes were justified by a comparison to Denmark’s vaccine schedule, but the […]
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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released updated dietary guidelines for Americans, which recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods. The guidelines deviate from previous versions in several ways, including a higher recommended […]
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Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t
Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t The fight for net neutrality has been ongoing for over 15 years, with federal rules being passed and blocked multiple times. In 2010, the FCC passed the Open Internet Order under President Obama, prohibiting ISPs from blocking or throttling lawful internet traffic. However, a court blocked this rule […]
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Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes Trump’s second term is reshaping US science policy with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing changes, marking a new precedent for mutual distrust between scientists and the administration. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has been used to promote private […]
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The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse
The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse The US healthcare workforce shortage could worsen due to immigration policies that increase visa fees, stricter eligibility requirements, and enforcement actions. The current healthcare system faces an unprecedented period of strain, driven by an aging population and rising rates […]
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RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long RFK Jr.’s plan to scrutinize the vaccine schedule has raised concerns, but the childhood immunization schedule’s safety record spans decades and is backed by extensive research and testing. The US childhood immunization schedule recommends a set of vaccines […]
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