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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Gov. Tim Walz signed the law this year, which requires sites to provide users with the warning label starting in July 2026. Social media companies say they’ll seek changes or try to block enforcement, but supporters say the pop-ups could encourage people, especially kids, to be more thoughtful about their time online. “I think the evidence is very clear that social media use is linked with depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, all sorts of terrible mental health conditions,” says Democratic state Rep. Zack Stephenson, the main sponsor of the…

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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY – Developers with Jones Petroleum (JP) and JPC Construction Company (JPC) have formally withdrawn a request to annex 45 acres of land intended for a truck stop site from unincorporated Newton County into Social Circle city limits.Ashley Davis, community development director for the city of Social Circle, told The Covington News that both JP and JPC notified the city of its intent to withdraw the request on Thursday afternoon via email. The announcement was then posted on the city of Social Circle’s Facebook page.It is not immediately clear why JP and…

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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 1, 2025 Return-to-office mandates might not be practical for the average person, especially those with children. As more companies roll out return-to-office mandates, employees are finding it increasingly challenging to balance workplace demands with their personal needs and responsibilities, especially families. In recent years, a large portion of the corporate workforce has been forced back into the office, whether through full-time schedules or hybrid models. These return-to-office (RTO) mandates have been driven by a range of factors, from meeting commercial lease obligations to aligning with generational attitudes about remote…

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Global Black Voices: News from around the World Deion Sanders, a name synonymous with sports excellence, has recently brought attention to a significant health issue: bladder cancer. Known for his incredible athleticism in both the NFL and MLB, Sanders’ diagnosis has sparked conversations around the impact of black cancer awareness and the treatments available for those affected by this disease. Understanding Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ responsible for storing urine. It is one of the most common cancers, with varying degrees of severity and treatment options.…

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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Asst. Director of Public Policy & Director of Eric H. Holder Public Policy Program at Tougaloo College Dr. Lawren Long Photos by Christopher Young By Christopher Young,Contributing Writer, OneVoice Mississippi Executive Director Nsombi Lambright-Haynes Approximately 150 concerned citizens, educators, students, community organizers, and leaders gathered at M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge, 1072 W JR Lynch St. Jackson, Mississippi Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10am – 3 pm to discuss the future of public education in a state that increasingly looks to expand school-choice – a carve-out to public education. Their names…

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Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum Throughout the ’70s and ’80s, the radical African-American MOVE organization had several dramatic encounters with police. Courtesy of Amigo Media hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Amigo Media Throughout the ’70s and ’80s, the radical African-American MOVE organization had several dramatic encounters with police. Courtesy of Amigo Media On May 13, 1985, after a long standoff, Philadelphia municipal authorities dropped a bomb on a residential row house. The Osage Avenue home was the headquarters of the African-American radical group MOVE, which had confronted police on many occasions since the group’s founding…

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Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Ready to give up the pale pinks and nude nail polishes in favor of brighter shades? Orange nail ideas are one of our summer favorites right now, and we’re leaning into how surprisingly versatile the vibrant color can be. Whether you love a darker, burnt orange sunset nail color, a lighter citrus shade, or a more delicate pink-y peach option, there’s an orange nail idea out there for you. No matter what hue you decide to choose, here’s our best tip: If you’re DIY-ing your nails, make sure to invest in a…

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Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Charlie Woods is in a strong position to earn a spot on the US Junior Ryder Cup team as he enters the final round of the Junior PGA Championships in West Lafayette, Indiana.The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods is tied for second place at 12-under-par 202 after shooting a 5-under 66 at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex’s Ackerman-Allen Course on Thursday.Lunden Esterline is the runaway leader at 19 under after also carding a third- round 66.Woods is tied with Pennson Badgett, who produced a 67 on Thursday.The players are vying for two automatic…

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Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Once behind the captive portal, the page initiates the Windows Test Connectivity Status Indicator, a legitimate service that determines whether a device has Internet access by sending an HTTP GET request to hxxp://www.msftconnecttest[.]com/redirect. That site, in turn, redirects the browser to msn[.]com. As Thursday’s post explained: Once the system opens the browser window to this address, the system is redirected to a separate actor-controlled domain that likely displays a certificate validation error which prompts the target to download and execute ApolloShadow. Following execution, ApolloShadow checks for the privilege level of the…

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