(The Center Square) – Nearly one in three American children shows signs of social media addiction by the end of middle school, according to a new policy proposal from a Democratic group that says families and state health systems are absorbing the crisis largely without federal help.
Project 2029, a Democratic policy initiative aimed at building an agenda for a future Democratic president, is calling for a sweeping federal online safety agenda that would ban social media accounts for children under 16, require bell-to-bell cellphone bans in schools, and impose new liability rules on AI chatbots.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values 105 to 109 through Tuesday.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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