Public wants accountability cited in UI crisis response
Crisis communication experts urge treating perception as fact to avoid damage. UI officials faced criticism for lagging in updates after 13 football players were hospitalized for rhabdomyolysis with hospital releases by Jan. 30. University leaders apologized for absence at a Jan. 26 briefing and pledged openness as the investigation continues.
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Barta
University of Iowa
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Ferentz
Iowa City
Gregory Vistica
Washington Media Group
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Magid
Charlotte
N.C
Marion
UI Athletics
Athletics Crisis Communications
Tyson Kendig
Mason
Athletics Department
Kendig
Egypts Militars Plea for Stable Transition and Party Formation
The military defends the caretaker government while inviting youth to form political parties and prepare constitution amendments for a popular referendum in two months. Activists push for a presidential council, dissolution of parliament, and release of political prisoners as protests continue at Tahrir Square and the Interior Ministry. Banks plan strikes and public holidays as the upheaval broadens civic demands.
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Ghonim
Amr Salama
Egypt
Interior Ministry
Tahrir Square
Ees
Military Council
Defense
Hussein Tantawi
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces
Iowa lawmakers weigh belt tightening over bottled water costs
The article notes House members including Braley Loebsack King Latham and Latham spending on staff and travel while targeting costs like bottled water. Braley and 15 members avoid bottled water using filtered options as they advocate fiscal restraint amid tough times.
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Congress
Rep
Bruce
Braley
Dave Loebsack
D Lowa
Sark
Leonard Boswell
Lowa
Des Moines
Metro Waste
University of Virginia Political Science
Larry Sabato
Sabato
Loebsack
King
Tom Latham
Lown
Latham
Energy drinks face calls for stricter regulation for youths
A report urges pediatricians to routinely ask about energy drink use and advise against it for children and teens. It notes energy drinks can amplify caffeine effects and cause nausea or diarrhea, and urges regulation akin to tobacco and alcohol. The study cites that about one third of teens and young adults consume them, though long term risks in kids remain under studied.
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Sailor
Steven Lipshultz
Pediatrics
University of Miami
Sas
U.S
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