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WATCH LIVE: How social media platforms impact kid and teen mental health

What responsibility are the companies taking to remedy these concerns and what do parents and caregivers need to know about how the use of these platforms may impact young children and teens?

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Biden lauds House Dem compromise on Build Back Better plan, but Senate approval uncertain

After months of negotiations, Democrats in Washington say they are one step closer to agreement on a sweeping proposal that would touch education, health care, climate change and more. While a number of specifics are still unresolved, President Joe Biden

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Biden lauds House Dem compromise on Build Back Better plan, but Senate approval uncertain

After months of negotiations, Democrats in Washington say they are one step closer to agreement on a sweeping proposal that would touch education, health care, climate change and more. While a number of specifics are still unresolved, President Joe Biden

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News Wrap: Protesters demand climate action in Glasgow ahead of COP26

In our news wrap Thursday, protests broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, ahead of the United Nations’ climate change summit that begins this weekend. A U.N. backed report said 10 of the world’s great forests, including Yosemite National Park, are emitting

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Virginia shocker: Glenn Youngkin up 8% over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in gov race poll – New York Post

Virginia shocker: Glenn Youngkin up 8% over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in gov race poll  New York Post Team McAuliffe emails reveal effort to ‘kill this’ Fox News story  Fox News McAuliffe says times demand experienced leadership  WDBJ7 Education blunder igniting suburban parents driving

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CDC director on vaccinating children, booster guidance, vaccine hesitancy

New COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are down nearly 60% and deaths have fallen by nearly a third. Americans are getting boosters, and young children may be able to start getting vaccinated as soon as next week. But the U.S.

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Biden’s scaled-down spending bill has big upsides for climate fight – NBC News

Biden’s scaled-down spending bill has big upsides for climate fight  NBC News What Happened Today in Biden Infrastructure and Spending Talks  The New York Times Biden says U.S. will ‘own the future’ with Build Back Better, but disagreements among Democrats remain, imperiling

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Oil giants deny spreading climate disinformation as they face Dem heat on Capitol Hill

The leaders of major oil and gas companies testified at a tough hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill about their companies’ roles in greenhouse gas emissions, the acceleration of climate change and allegations of past deception and misinformation. The testimony comes

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Oil giants deny spreading climate disinformation as they face Dem heat on Capitol Hill

The leaders of major oil and gas companies testified at a tough hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill about their companies’ roles in greenhouse gas emissions, the acceleration of climate change and allegations of past deception and misinformation. The testimony comes

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What we know about Sudan’s ongoing civil disobedience after military coup

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States stands with peaceful protesters in Sudan who are demonstrating against Monday’s military coup. On the ground, at least 11 protesters have been killed. The United Nations Security Council also called for

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