
Laura Davis
Digital News Director at USC Annenberg Media
Current: Running @stylebotapp + R&D, teaching at @USCAnnenberg. Former: @BuzzFeedNews, @latimes, @YahooNews, @AP. Always: Believing journalism can be better 💪
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3 weeks ago |
businessandamerica.com | Laura Davis
National parks, gay country music, and thirst traps have a lot in common, at least on the internet. Hundreds of TikTok posts combining sexually explicit audio, comical memes and stunning views of nature have flooded social media feeds. The viral trend coincides with President Donald Trump’s unprecedented funding cuts targeting federal parks, forests, monuments, seashores and trails. The message of #ParkTok and #MountainTok is G-rated: to conserve and protect public lands.
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3 weeks ago |
urologytimes.com | Laura Davis
Data presented at the 2025 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada suggest a link between plastics-processing waste release and bladder cancer incidence. In an interview with Urology Times®, co-author Laura E. Davis, MD, shares key insights on the study’s background and findings. “We all know that there's a component of environmental exposure, as far as exposure to chemicals, that leads to bladder cancer. Microplastics are a really hot topic right now.
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1 month ago |
azbigmedia.com | Laura Davis
A great cup of coffee is about more than just a quick pick-me-up. It’s all about flavor, aroma, and the simple pleasure of enjoying a well-brewed drink. Whether you’re savoring a rich espresso or exploring other coffee varieties, the experience begins with a carefully crafted brew. Whether you’re a casual coffee lover or a dedicated home barista, mastering the art of brewing can transform your morning routine into a satisfying ritual.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Laura Davis
Getty Images/Viva Tung/CNETIf you've tried to finance a car, take out a home loan or pay down credit card debt, you probably noticed that borrowing costs are still expensive. After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times last year, many of us hoped for cheaper credit in 2025. But interest rates aren't likely to budge anytime soon.
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2 months ago |
dnj.com | Laura Davis
Many in Middle Tennessee woke up to several volleys of tornado warnings, lightning, thunder and a lot of rain as round after round of severe weather blew through the region Thursday morning. At least four people are dead in Tennessee, state and local officials confirmed. Now that the initial severe weather threat has passed for Thursday morning, the biggest issue is flooding, which has stalled vehicles on Interstate 65 and caused at least one crash on Interstate 40. What's in the weather forecast?
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