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In a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, researchers found that potassium perchlorate — a contaminant that can leach into water and soil — can harm sperm production and vitamin C could be an aid.
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Multiple state agencies put out a warning this week about a concerning new opioid that’s becoming more prevalent in the state. -
A California jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after she contended addictive social media products caused her mental distress. -
State colleges and universities face big changes in state funding under $50.3 billion budget for state operations in the coming fiscal year. The budget also includes $60 million for expanded private-school voucher program. -
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A high-ranking Iranian official has accused the U.S. of planning a ground invasion as part of the next stage in the Iran war, and said such an intervention would be met with force.
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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