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- Make a Woven Ring with Stone • Iowa City, 5:30 pm, Beadology Iowa
- Drop-In for LGBTQ+ Youth in Southern Illinois • Carbondale, 6:00 pm, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center
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The Latest
Climate change and water / Artificial intelligence off / New details in Nex Benedict death
New details in Nex Benedict’s death, major goofs by Gemini AI, and climate change creates water stress worldwide. Find the links to learn more.
Nex Benedict death investigation / home ownership / IVF in Alabama
Vigils in Iowa City and Sioux City for the late Nex Benedict join many others held in the teen’s home state of Oklahoma. Catch up on Alabama’s fast-changing IVF situation, and learn about what new data tells us about People of Color and Black home ownership.
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More of The Latest
Jeff Parker brings pioneering experimentation, love for “the mystery in jazz” to Iowa City’s Hancher Saturday
Jeff Parker has been paving paths in jazz and rock for decades. He’s bringing his love for the “mystery of jazz” to Hancher Auditorium Saturday.
Iowa and TikTok, HIV and cancer, challenges of AI and climate change, plant-based protein benefits, and fulfilling global water demand
Today’s curated briefs explain why Iowa is suing TikTok; studies about HIV and cancer, and the benefits of plant-based protein; and a look at how artificial intelligence is affecting corporations, and the search for clean water.
Bill JR Coffey, Quad Cities LGBTQ pioneer and Kewanee restaurateur, succumbs to cancer and leaves two-state legacy
Bill JR Coffey paved the way for LGBTQ+ community and AIDS/HIV activism in the Quad Cities for decades. Then he became a parent and ran two beloved restaurants in the Kewanee area. He passed away this week after fighting cancer and heart disease for five years.
More abortions in 2023, victory against redlining, “Love Your Mind” campaign for mental health, and Iowa’s proposed ban on conversion therapy bans
Abortions likely increased in 2023. The government took a big step against redlining. “Love Your Mind” encourages mental health support for men of color. And Iowa Republicans propose a ban on conversion therapy bans.