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Us & Them Encore: Disconnected Youth

West Virginia’s rate of “disconnected youth” has improved, but nearly 24,000 young people are still neither working nor in school. Us & Them explores what leaves some young people feeling stuck — and the programs trying to reconnect them to education, work and opportunity.

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Black Lung And Beasts Of The East, Inside Appalachia

This week, a new report finds the number of black lung cases is at its highest since the 1970s. The human cost is high. Also, the author of a new book says reintroducing nearly extinct animals back into the wild can boost damaged ecosystems, but they can't repair them. And, roadside attractions pay tribute to our enduring fascination with weird.

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State Nets Millions In National Settlement With Social Media Company Meta

Meta, parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to introduce restrictions for younger users including time limits and content controls.

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WVU, Law Enforcement Working To Prevent Sextortion And Fraud

Authorities in West Virginia are working to prevent sextortion of minors and young adults.

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