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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.
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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.
Fentanyl concerns in Iowa, Rock Island/Milan’s first female schools leader, Club Q shooter plea, more
Fentanyl seizures in Iowa up 105 percent in 2023: A new report on fentanyl seizures shows that the state of Iowa, plus eight counties along the Illinois/Wisconsin border, had among the nation's greatest increases this year in seizure of fentanyl, the highly potent...
10-year high in police killings, Iowa’s push to keep book ban, reclassifying cannabis, Illinois’ assault weapons ban, more
Today’s curated briefs link you to the best writings about a surge in police killings in 2023, the move to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III, Iowa’s push to keep its book ban, a battle brewing over crisis pregnancy centers, Illinois sheriffs and the state’s assault weapons ban, and more.
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January’s Question:
What are effective ways to communicate with election deniers about their impact on our democratic system?