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March 1 is Global Day of Unplugging, a day set aside to encourage people to disconnect from the electronic world, experience nature, talk to people, and, even if just for a day, live life without screens. Setting boundaries around phone use can benefit mental, emotional, and social health. So, consider putting your smartphone in the “friend zone” on March 1 and beyond by trying these tips.
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The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisles discuss Utah's transgender bathroom ban, a lottery bill and the death of former Utah Attorney General Jan Graham.
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Sen. Mike Lee said the PROTECT Act, which he announced Wednesday, is meant to help victims of image-based sexual abuse get nonconsensually posted images of themselves removed from social media platforms.
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In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox sent letters to educators encouraging them to restrict cell phone access in classrooms. And, Salt Lake County is increasing the pay for many of its hourly employees.
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In other news, public comment is now open on proposed rules about how lithium is extracted from the Great Salt Lake.
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In other news, Lori Vallow Daybell will be extradited from Idaho to Arizona.
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The Utah Department of Consumer Protection announced Monday its proposed rules for minors' social media use. In other news, sportsman permits open for applications on Wednesday.
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Christina Pay, USU extension assistant professor in Family and Consumer Sciences, joins us this week to talk about the new social media regulations that take effect next year.
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In other news: the Northern Lights will be appearing over some parts of the continental U.S., and the Utah DWR invites you to learn about Utah's bat populations.