NewsOne FEBRUARY 2024 
SWEEPS ADVISORY
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NewsOne is pleased to offer the following stories and coverage for your use during the February sweeps.  All stories will be made available for early morning newscasts on the day listed, except where otherwise noted. Please note that some story delivery dates may change; we will advise you as soon as possible of any changes.  
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UPDATED: 2/7/24
UPDATED FROM THE ORIGINAL ADVISORY WITH CHANGES IN RED BELOW
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1:
REDEEMING TRAVEL REWARDS
Many Americans are sitting on points and miles earned from travel memberships or credit cards. Travel rewards expert and founder of Triprise Darin Soler says that with the uptick in travel after the pandemic, it has been difficult to redeem these points and miles because the airlines were able to sell more seats for full price. Recently, however, airlines, especially foreign air carriers, are releasing more seats that can be purchased with rewards. Soler explains the current climate of the travel rewards industry and provides tips for travelers on how to make the most of their rewards.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2:
BODY NEUTRALITY
For those struggling with negative body image, the Body Positivity Movement isn't always the best solution. For some, the idea of loving their bodies can feel like an unrealistic goal. So instead of focusing on loving or hating their bodies, some people prefer to practice body neutrality where they try not to think about their body much at all. We'll hear from a psychologist on this topic as well as someone who practices body neutrality.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5:
MAUI RECOVERY 6 MONTHS LATER
This week marks six months since the terrible fire in Maui that left the island devastated. ABC's Melissa Adan went back to find out how the rebuild is going so far.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7:
RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES AFFECTS ON HEART HEALTH
For American Heart Month, cardiologists from Mount Sinai (a world leader in cardiology and heart surgery) are warning Americans to pay close attention to their heart especially with respiratory illnesses being passed around this winter. Influenza, COVID-19 and other illnesses can lead to a rise in cardiovascular complications. Doctors have seen post-viral myocarditis—inflammation around the heart that can progress to complications such as heart failure and cardiogenic shock—in otherwise healthy patients. We'll hear from a doctor on what's happening, what to look out for, and tips to lower the risk of heart disease.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8:
SUPER BOWL FOOD SAFETY
Millions of Americans will gather around with family and friends to watch the big game this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding football fans everywhere to follow safe food handling rules. During the four-hour game, food often gets left out for a long period of time, not chilled, or heated properly. This oversight can be a recipe for disaster, causing bacteria to multiply to unsafe levels and leading to food poisoning. We'll hear from the USDA with the food safety tips to follow.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9:
SUPER BOWL GAME PREVIEW
Super Bowl LVIII is here and it's a head-to-head between reigning champs Kansas City Chiefs and the San Fransisco 49ers. It's the same matchup as four years ago when the Chiefs beat the 49ers. Usher will headline the halftime show. We'll preview what to expect.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11:
SUPER BOWL PREVIEW AND LIVE SHOTS FROM LAS VEGAS
On Sunday morning, February 11, we will be offering a package and custom live shots from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where Super Bowl LVIII will be played. Melissa Adan will preview and game and all the hoopla.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12:
VALENTINE'S DAY TRENDS
We will look at the top trends for Valentine’s Day this year.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13:
TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST SLEEP
How many hours a night is the right amount of sleep? Can you “make up” or lost sleep by sleeping later on the weekend? How does poor sleep impact your health? We talk to a sleep expert to gets some answers.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15:
HOW TO EAT LESS PLASTIC
Consumer Reports recently tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for bisphenols and phthalates, chemicals used to make plastic more flexible and durable which can be harmful to your health. We report on what they found and how you can reduce your overall exposure to these chemicals.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19:
INTERVIEW HOMEWORK MORE COMMON
According to Glassdoor, take-home assignments for job interviews have increased in recent years. We'll take a look at the numbers and look at why this trend is happening.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20:
DAMAR HAMLIN CARDIAC ARREST AWARENESS
Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin went into Cardiac Arrest last year and survived. A year later, awareness around CPR and AED education and taken off. The American Heart Association reports a 620 percent increase in page views about Hands-Only CPR, and a 145 percent increase in page views on its What is CPR page.  We'll hear from the AHA about this shift in interest. February is American Heart Month.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21:
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET - WHAT SHOULD BUYERS DO?
The Federal Reserve did not raise or lower rates at their first meeting of 2024. This is the fourth meeting in a row that the Fed has not raised rates – the longest pause on the aggressive rate hiking cycle that started in March 2022. At the end of 2023 Fed Chair Jay Powell indicated that they may cut rates at some point in 2024. If mortgage rates don't decrease, the cost of buying a home will likely remain high. So what should people looking to buy homes do? We'll look at the current trends in the real estate market and hear expert tips on how to buy a home amid this economic uncertainty.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22:
DANGERS OF EYE COLOR-CHANGING PROCEDURES
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against two eye color-changing surgeries that are trending on social media: iris implant surgery and a laser surgery that inserts pigment into the cornea. Both of these surgeries carry serious risks for vision loss and complications. We'll hear from experts on what to consider.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23:
USING AI TO HELP SHOOTING SURVIVORS HEAL
Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High when a gunman stormed in and murdered 14 of his classmates and three staff members in 2018. Enduring the trauma firsthand while also seeing the anguish of his peers as they struggled through life, he wanted to provide a safe space to help other survivors heal. He created “Joy” an app which uses artificial intelligence to suggest mindfulness regimens for people based on how they’re feeling. Kai will show us how the app works, how he developed it, and his story in dealing with the aftermath of a mass shooting.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: “BLIND INJUSTICE”
“Blind Injustice” is an opera that portrays the story of six innocent people fighting for freedom in a broken criminal justice system. These six individuals were wrongly convicted and imprisoned, some for decades. Through the work of the Ohio Innocence Project, they were ultimately exonerated. The opera is a unique exploration of the issue of the wrongly convicted and how the majority of people being exonerated are Black, more than four times the Black population in America. We talk to the people behind “Blind Injustice” about the inequalities portrayed in the story and the message of hope for a better criminal justice system in the future.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27:
ELECTION 2024 ISSUES: THE ECONOMY
NewsOne kicks off our reporting on the major issues in the 2024 election. We begin with the topic on the minds of millions of Americans: the economy. We will look at the current state of the economy and how economic conditions will shape the 2024 election. ABC News Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade reports.
(FYI: This report is the first in a monthly series of NewsOne packages about key topics that will impact the 2024 election. We will be offering these packages through October.)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28:
CONTENT CREATORS - THE NEW CAREER
What does it take to be a content creator? People are making a living by posting content on TikTok, YouTube and other platforms. Watching these videos is part of daily life for many in the younger generation. Some kids even want to be content creators when they grow up. We'll hear from content creators themselves on how this new career works.
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