UI considers changes to crisis communication plan
University of Iowa officials discuss improving crisis messaging after nationwide criticism of a football player hospitalization. President Sally Mason cites cabinet level discussions and a focus on learning and better response. Experts emphasize immediacy transparency honesty and empathy in crisis situations.
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Energy drinks flagged as risky for youths by doctors
A report in Pediatrics warns energy drinks are understudied and overused among children and teens and may cause heart palpitations seizures strokes and even death. It cites government data and case reports and notes a teen in Carl Junction Missouri who was hospitalized after two large drinks.
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Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Cuts to Their Office Budgets
Iowa House members received about 1.5 million to run offices last year and face roughly 5 percent cuts. Senatorial funds remain higher and unaffected. Rep. Steve King says payroll dominates costs with aides earning over 100 thousand and most staffers 25 to 70 thousand. He may trim mailings to constituents and other services.
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Egypt dissolves parliament and suspends constitution
Egypt's military rulers disband parliament suspend the constitution and promise elections after an 18 day uprising. They met youth movement representatives as labor unrest tests stability while Wael Ghonim notes a meeting with military members.
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