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  • How One Atlanta News Station Is Fighting Against Fake News

    April 07, 2021 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Georgia

    11Alive, a Georgia news station, runs a program called "Verify" that helps residents get accurate information and slow the spread of disinformation. Viewers submit a form online or via an app to request any piece of information be debunked or verified. If deemed a verifiable request, a 13-member team of reporters, editors, and producers investigate it by reaching out to experts and other sources. Since disinformation spreads quickly, “Verify” uses Google Analytics and search engine optimization (SEO) to get the most exposure and gain traction when a verification article is posted.

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  • Youth unemployment in the South of Italy: barrier-free training and professional integration

    April 07, 2021 |

    News48 |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Italy, Sicily

    Young people in Southern Italy are receiving computer programming training in an effort to reduce the youth unemployment rates. A majority of the trainees went on to find gainful employment. Plans to scale the program and train thousands of students are in the works.

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  • KC court's pandemic program dismisses 5,000 warrants

    April 07, 2021 |

    The Kansas City Beacon |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    A virtual opportunity to have warrants dismissed and fines reduced resulted in thousands of dismissals for residents of Kansas City. The virtual nature of the program encouraged many people to take advantage of interacting with the court system without the threat of being arrested.

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  • In a changing city, Germantown still has men who care

    April 07, 2021 |

    Generocity |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    An organization in North Philadelphia facilitates anti-violence programs through youth mentoring and community outreach. Men Who Care aims to prevent crime and to provide an “all-inclusive community care effort” to improve the quality of life for community members through a variety of services and activities. A few of those initiatives include: Community festivals, education pods during virtual learning, weekly food pantries, and financial scholarships for college.

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  • 'Life After The Gunshot' Documents The Impact Of Hospital Interventions After Gun Injury, Trauma

    April 07, 2021 |

    WBUR |

    Radio Talk Show |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    A college professor and a former stabbing victim counsel young men in the hospital soon after they are shot or stabbed. These interventions, based on trust and shared experiences, are meant to prevent repeat injuries, which are common for people with traumatic experiences. Of 116 men they've counseled, one was later murdered, one was rehospitalized, and all the rest have found safety and some measure of success in reorienting their lives -- a far better rate than was the norm at that hospital before the program started. Their work is the subject of a new documentary series, "Life After The Gunshot."

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  • Can Social Scientists Help Control Epidemics?

    April 07, 2021 |

    Sapiens |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Sierra Leone

    When the rise of Ebola in West Africa strict protocols when handling those who were dying or had died from the disease, public health officials began working with anthropologists and other social scientists to increase trust and influence people’s willingness to seek treatment. At the center of the success was the social scientist's recommendations for burial services which addressed concerns about first responders disrespecting the dead. Today, these social scientists are providing similar consult for the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  • A California union wants to help workers find better jobs after the pandemic. Here's how

    April 07, 2021 |

    Sacramento Bee |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    English language lessons and job-training programs are helping immigrants in the hospitality sector to pursue better employment opportunities. The Hospitality Training Academy is filling the need of non-English speaking immigrants who typically do not have access to job-training programs. The program is provided through a labor union but membership is not required.

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  • This Sacramento-area city is paying homeless people to clean up camps — and it's paying off

    April 07, 2021 |

    Sacramento Bee |

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    Response Location: United States, Elk Grove, California

    Residents experiencing homelessness in Elk Grove, California, are being paid to clean up their encampments. The job was done by public services employees prior to the pandemic and cost the city upwards of $10,000. Now, the city is saving money while providing residents with gift cards that allow them to purchase basic necessities such as hygiene products and food.

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  • Seaweed Diet for Cows Lowers How Much Methane They Produce: Study

    April 07, 2021 |

    KNTV-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Davis, California

    Researchers at University of California, Davis found that cows that were fed a small amount of seaweed in their diet drastically reduced the amount of methane they emitted, which could be a low-cost climate solution for farmers. They saw an 82 percent reduction in methane in beef cows and there was also no detectable difference in the taste of the beef. More research is needed to be done to see how these results apply in other settings.

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  • Cannabis, cocaïne, MDMA... L'analyse des drogues, un outil de prévention pour « savoir ce que l'on consomme »

    April 07, 2021 |

    Basta Mag |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: France

    Pour lutter contre les dangers de l'usage de drogues frelatées ou trafiquées, des associations permettent aux usagers d'analyser leurs produits.

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