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Mike Bebernes is a 360 writer for Yahoo News.
Yahoo News 360Saying phones should be banned in schools is easy. Actually doing it is a lot more complicated.
Schools across the country are discovering that there's no perfect strategy for curbing students' phone use.
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Will Tim Walz pay off as Kamala Harris's running mate?
Minnesota's governor has strong blue-collar roots and a likable demeanor, but critics say his nice guy persona can't cover up his shortcomings.
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Kamala Harris has momentum. Will it last past the 'honeymoon' phase?
It took only two weeks for the vice president to erase Donald Trump's polling lead, but there are some doubts that the excitement fueling her rise will endure through election day.
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Can the 'cheaper' Paris Olympics convince other cities that hosting the Games is worth the cost?
The French capital will spend billions of dollars less than other recent hosts, but that may not be enough to overcome the belief that the Olympics are more of a burden than a benefit.
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Biden's legacy: Will his choice to step aside change his place in history?
The president's allies see his decision as proof of his selfless devotion to the country. His critics view it as the ultimate admission of his failures.
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How does Kamala Harris change the 2024 presidential race?
The vice president frees Democrats from some of President Biden's biggest liabilities, but will her own shortcomings prevent her from altering the course of the election?
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Why Trump chose JD Vance
The junior senator from Ohio doesn't provide much to expand the former president's potential voter base, but his loyalty and MAGA credentials may have been what earned him the nod.
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How far does the Supreme Court’s immunity decision really go?
Critics of the hugely important decision say the justices just decreed that presidents are "above the law," but others argue that leaders need to be shielded so they can properly run the country.
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How can the U.S. military solve its recruiting crisis?
The armed forces are struggling bring in enough enlistees to fill their ranks. Reversing the trend could require reconsidering who they try to recruit and how they reward those who do sign up.
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After years of fights over mask mandates, why do some states now want to ban face coverings?
Lawmakers in New York and North Carolina believe masks are fueling crime and bigotry, but critics say banning them would be a threat to public health and free speech.
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ShotSpotter can instantly alert police to gunfire. Why are some cities getting rid of it?
More than 100 U.S. law enforcement agencies rely on the company's audio receivers to respond to gun violence, but some city leaders question its impact and worry about unintended consequences.
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Will Biden’s new immigration order help fix the border?
The president has placed strict new limits on which migrants can apply for safe harbor in the U.S., but critics say the move is more about politics than solving problems at the border.
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Congestion pricing could reduce traffic, but is it fair to ask drivers to pay up?
New York nearly became the first city in the U.S. to impose extra fees aimed at getting cars of its clogged streets, but the plan was blocked by the governor at the last minute.
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Why aren't Americans willing to believe good news about crime?
The vast majority of people will confidently say that the crime rate in the U.S. is going up, even though the best data we have suggests it's decreasing at a rapid pace.
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Why Google adding AI to its searches is a really big deal
The de facto gateway to the internet is undergoing a dramatic change that could have repercussions that ripple throughout the entire online ecosystem.
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What a justice's upside-down flag means for the Supreme Court
The revelation that a symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement flew outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home has reignited debates about his ability to rule impartially on Jan. 6-related cases.
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Should the law recognize polyamorous relationships?
Multi-partner relationships are becoming more culturally accepted, but they're still considered legally illegitimate nearly everywhere in the United States.
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China is making cheap, high-quality EVs. Why does the U.S. want to stop you from buying one?
Chinese electric vehicles that cost as little as $12,000 could supercharge the green energy transition, but might kill the American auto industry in the process.
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Protesters want colleges to cut financial ties with Israel, but how much would divestment really matter?
Calls for divestment have been one of the most consistent demands at demonstrations on campuses across the country. Critics say it won't do anything to change the course of the war.
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What does Trump need most from his vice president?
The typical rules would suggest the former president should choose someone unlike himself to round out his ticket, but typical rules rarely apply to Trump.