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    Expert on the publication of ‘Original Sin’ and Joe Biden’s legacy , article

    Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book "Original Sin" blames the Democratic Party’s loss in the November 2024 presidential election on incumbent Joe Biden’s determination to run for a second term. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers analyses how the book could effect Biden's legacy.

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    Expert discusses historic naming of first U.S. pope , article

    After just two days of consideration, the papal conclave named Robert Prevost of Chicago as the 267th pope. He will called Pope Leo XIV. Virginia Tech expert Matthew Gabriele discusses this historic choice and its implications.

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    Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , article

    The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.

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    Spain’s recent power outage: What happened and why it matters , article

    On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that the high percentage of renewable energy on the grid at the time may have played a role—but it’s more complicated than that. Virginia Tech's Ali Mehrizi -Sani discusses what happened and why it matters.

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    Expert weighs in on growing travel anxiety amid rise in air incidents , article

    As summer travel season approaches, many Americans are busy making vacation plans—but growing anxiety around flying is casting a shadow over those plans. So far in 2025, 33 deadly crashes have been reported in the United States, fueling concern about air travel safety.

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    Experts explain ways to safeguard against AI-enhanced scams , article

    Scams enhanced by upgrades to artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to reach a new level of deception. A panel of Virginia Tech experts, including computer ethics educator Dan Dunlap, digital literacy educator Julia Feerrar, cybersecurity researcher Murat Kantarcioglu, and criminologist Katalin Parti, discuss the implications of this ever-advancing technology.

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