Megan Myscofski
Stories
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National
New Mexico becomes the latest state to require waiting periods for gun purchases
New Mexico is the twelfth state to require a waiting period for gun purchases. Safety experts say waiting periods can help reduce gun related suicides, but advocates say more needs to be done.
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National
Youth advocates criticize New Mexico governor's move to ramp up juvenile detention
The New Mexico governor alarmed youth advocates by pulling back on a program that helped some teens avoid juvenile detention. She says detention can help with their addictions, but experts disagree.
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Environment
Cryptocurrency Has Raised Environmental Concerns — Local Governments Are Stepping In
Even before Elon Musk got woke to how much dirty power Bitcoin consumes, local governments were moving to regulate crypto miners. Public pushback will be likely as crypto is branded carbon-intensive.
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National
Telecom Companies Still Await Details After 2019 Ban Of Some Chinese Equipment
Nearly two years after the Trump administration told U.S. telecom providers to replace Chinese equipment for national security reasons, they're still waiting on federal guidance and funding.