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  • Some colleges start using their long winter breaks for career advising

    January 20, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    At liberal arts schools, like Scripps College in California, administrators are making the most of lengthy winter breaks by offering optional career development programming for undergraduates. “The question is why haven’t we tapped into this before," said Jen Franchak, who works at the University of Miami of Ohio. "For the right student, who is willing to come back early, it seems like a good use of that otherwise down time."

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  • San Francisco gives kindergartners free money for college. Could it work statewide?

    January 20, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    In San Francisco, every kindergarten enrolled in public school gets a college savings account that their families can contribute to. The program is encouraging more families to think of college as a reality and teaching kids saving habits, though, without a full understanding of the intentions, some parents are weary of the accounts.

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  • The drug that saved the people who overdosed in Chico

    January 20, 2019 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chico, California

    To reduce deaths caused by overdosing, Chico police have begun carrying naloxone in their squad cars to administer on site, rather than waiting for paramedics to arrive. Although not all police departments have participated in this approach, there is a growing drive to make it the standard.

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  • Federally Funded Companions Keep Seniors Connected To Their Neighbors

    January 20, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Maine

    For America's aging population, loneliness is a serious concern and a public health issue; a national program for Senior Companions relies on volunteers, who must be at least 55 years old and commit to at least 15 hours a week, to visit registered participants in their homes. Volunteers and participants become friends, building personal relationships and easing loneliness one interaction at a time.

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  • Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

    January 20, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    When a medical student identified a lack of education and materials provided to her class that focused on LGBT information and resources, she and her classmates decided to confront the school administration about the curriculum. The conversation spurred action that resulted in increased trainings and teachings that has in turn led to a better likelihood of proper diagnosis for this community.

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  • Detroit's RecoveryPark is changing lives for the better

    January 19, 2019 |

    NBC News |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Detroit's RecoveryPark, an urban farming organization, creates agricultural jobs for those who have faced barriers to employment. RecoveryPark acquired 105 acres of underutilized or foreclosed land from the Detroit Land Bank to transform into farm land, including a hydroponic green house.

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  • Beet juice, molasses and mag: Colorado's search for the right highway de-icing mixture

    January 19, 2019 |

    Sky-Hi News |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    As Colorado searches for the most effective and efficient de-icer for its winter weather, the state weighs the pros and cons of using agricultural by-products like beet juice and molasses as base ingredients. The quest for finding the perfect de-icer comes up against environmental concerns – especially considering the robust outdoors of Colorado – as well as budget limitations and effectiveness.

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  • These Scouts Are Prepared For Dirty Dishes — And Keeping The Peace

    January 19, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Central African Republic

    The Central African Republic is rife with political problems including the lack of a health system, proving problematic for a country where Ebola runs a constant risk. Despite the challenges, the Catholic Scouts Association has stepped up to create and implement programs that aim to "promote vaccination, check out rumors about Ebola, carry messages between rival military factions and more."

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  • DOT hopes technology can turn wrong-way drivers around on NC highways

    January 18, 2019 |

    WRAL-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

    The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is trying out new technology – sensored flashing lights – that will help alert drivers when they’re going the wrong way down highways. While still being tested, the technology has already prevented four cars from entering an expressway the wrong way. Beyond alerting the drivers, the technology also alerts the State Highway Patrol and State Traffic Operations Center with location information.

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  • Proposed Gun Bill: Extreme Risk Protection Order

    January 18, 2019 |

    KNME-PBS |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

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    Response Location: United States, New Mexico

    Eleven states in the United States have implemented some version of “red flag laws" which aim to remove guns from those that are showing signs of imminent threat. With studies showing that these bipartisan laws are having a successful impact in the states where they are enforced, New Mexico is now looking to also implement similar policy changes during the next legislative session.

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