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TL/DR - The Florida Legislature has passed a bill banning social media for kids under 16, citing concerns over addictive features and mental health. Governor Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism towards the bill, suggesting changes such as providing parents with the ability to override the ban. If the bill, known as House Bill 1, is not vetoed by…

TL/DR - Lydia Kelow-Bennett, an assistant professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, is teaching a course called "Black Women in Popular Culture" at the University of Michigan. The class, which started with a cap of 18 students, now has around 70 enrollees and covers theories on media consumption, the experience of Black women in society, and…

How Cell Phone Usage Affects Your Child's Language Development Your phone is a treasure trove of information and entertainment, but if you’re constantly glued to the screen in front of your child, it could be hindering their language development. As a speech therapist, it’s crucial to understand how distracted parenting, specifically related to…

TL/DR - John Pierce of Kilpatrick discussed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the firm's Houston 2024 In-House Counsel Summit, focusing on its impact on investments in renewable energy and carbon reduction. He presented an overview of the IRA’s impact on sectors such as hydrogen and hydrogen hubs, vehicle batteries, energy storage, and carbon…