A deadly, global pandemic hit five years ago; are we prepared for the next one?
This month marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was circulating for months, likely ...
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Dozens of States Weigh Cell Phone Bans as Attorneys General Sue Social Media for Addicting Children to Devices
With health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drawing criticism for suggesting biological harms to children from cell phones, ...
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Ban Cell Phones in Schools? Congressional Members, School Administrators Weigh in on New York's Proposal
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Most schools in Pennsylvania have passed on 'somewhat controversial' cell phone pouch program
When his school board raised the prospect of banning cell phones, Superintendent Dan Taormina sunk in his seat.
Most schools in Pa. have passed on ‘somewhat controversial’ cell phone pouch program
When his school board raised the prospect of banning cell phones, Superintendent Dan Taormina sunk in his seat. “I did not ...
NY parents push lawmakers to back Hochul’s smartphone ban over fears Dems watering it down: ‘Must not take the wrong path’
Parent advocates are making an 11th hour push to urge state lawmakers to back Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed statewide “bell-to ...
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What Kids Are Actually Using Phones for in School Is So Pathetic That We May Need to Take a Quick Walk for Mental Health Purposes
Amid an increasing push around the country to ban cell phones and smart watches in schools, the main opponents to such ...
'Bell-to-bell' bans on cell phones in New York schools will help our kids | Opinion
Cell phone-free spaces foster communities where students feel safe, build genuine connections and are fully engaged in the ...
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Budget talks begin with debate over masks, phones
New York’s budget negotiations kicked off with little friction—except for a surprise proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul to restrict public mask-wearing. According to Spectrum News 1, while talks remain ...
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New York state lawmakers host town hall as threats of federal funding cuts create uncertainty
The looming threat of federal funding cuts is creating uncertainty among lawmakers working on the New York state budget.
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NY Lawmakers at Odds on Cell Phone Ban in Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State lawmakers are at odds over how to ban cellphones in schools, and whether the ban ...
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Debate over NY school phone ban intensifies as budget nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $13.5 million proposal to ban cell phones in K-12 public schools remains a hot topic as the state budget ...