The News Never Stops: Journalists combat stress while keeping you informed

Journalism can be a stressful profession as journalists report on sensitive topics and come face to face with danger for the public’s interest

Rather local, national, or international the news is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via multiple platforms. Having the ability to access news at the drop of a hat is made possible by media professionals who dedicate a large portion of their lives to the public’s need to know.Journalism is a high-pressure job in which journalists and media professionals work long hours under tight deadlines to deliver new information quickly, accurately, and consistently.Journalist’s firsthand account of traumatic news often leads to an increase in stress levels and may leave negative effects on their mental health.

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Illinois debuts new ballot machines just in time for the 2020 Presidential Primary

One of the new ballot machines at the Thurgood Marshall Branch in Chicago on March 17, 2020 (Photo: Kinise Jordan)

Carlos Lee, 48, was in and out of the Thurgood Marshall Library polling station because of the “easy to use and simple” new ballot machines in which Lee stated about his experience. The new ballot machines were up and running for the presidential primary early voting on March 2nd. The machines are now digitalized touch screen devices, like that of a giant iPad.

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Brave Teen is the Youngest Person to receive New Experimental Sickle Cell Treatment

Helen Obando’s story is an amazing human interest story that brings awareness to an underfunded but severe illness, sickle cell disease. The narrative begins in the middle of her journey to receive a cure for the sickle cell disease. As the author, Gina Kolata, narrates Helen’s journey with the disease, she also flashbacks to pivotal moments in Helen’s past which showcase the theme of survival.

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