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Pregnant Students & Parents Under 5 - Balancing School & Parenting

I’m doing some reporting for The Associated Press about students navigating pregnancy while pursuing their education. I'm interested in what it actually takes to stay in school while preparing to become a parent, and what students wish their schools understood. I’m looking for high school or college students who are currently pregnant or recent parents with children under 5. I want to hear about the challenges, the support and what keeps them moving forward. Please reach out by commenting here or emailing me at 📩 [email redacted]

Parents & Children 5-16 - Independence At Home & School

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 | 𝐈’𝐦 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 The Associated Press 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! I’m looking to speak with parents and children between ages 5-16 about real-life examples of independence at home or school. Maybe your child: • 𝘐𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 (𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘩, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦, 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱, 𝘦𝘵𝘤.) • 𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 • 𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 I’m hoping to speak with people (anywhere in the world) before next Friday, September 4. If you or someone you know might be a good fit, feel free to comment here or reach me directly at [email redacted]. #Education #BackToSchool #Independence #Technology

Canadians Avoiding U.S. Travel - Trade War Impact On Plans

REPORTER REQUEST: Looking for Canadians avoiding travel to the U.S. for a story for The Associated Press. Are you a Canadian who has decided to avoid or boycott travel to the United States? Maybe you've canceled a family vacation, changed your plans for a weekend trip or business conference, or, if you're a “snowbird,” decided not to head south this winter. I’m looking to speak with Canadians about how the latest escalation in the U.S.-Canada trade war is affecting their travel decisions, particularly after the U.S. began imposing new tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, with Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs in response. If you've changed your travel plans because of the trade tensions — or if you're still planning to visit the U.S. despite them — I'd like to hear from you. Please DM me or email me at [email redacted] so we can set a time to chat on the phone. Thank you!

Teens 13-18 - Back-to-School Sneaker Trends

Looking for voices: looking to talk to a teen about sneaker trends for back-to-school season. What are you buying? Please email me: [email redacted] by Monday night. Thx.

Customers Receiving Tariff Refunds - UPS FedEx & DHL

I'm working on a story about people receiving tariff refunds from shippers including UPS, FedEx and DHL. If you have received one, please get in touch for my story, either by messaging me here or email: [email redacted]. Thanks!

International Soccer Fans - US World Cup Experiences

REPORTER REQUEST: I'm looking to speak with international soccer fans about their World Cup experience in the United States. I'm especially interested in hearing from people who: — Visited the U.S. during the tournament, whether you attended a match or simply spent time in one of the host cities. — Considered traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup but ultimately decided not to. If that's you (or if you know someone who might be willing to chat), please send me an email at [email redacted], or comment below. Thanks!

Bicycle Commuters - Safety, Carrying Work Items & Professional Look

Do you commute to work by bicycle? What advice would you share with someone who’s just getting started? I’m writing a story about commuting by bike for The Associated Press. If you’re a bicycle commuter, I’d love to hear your tips about staying safe, carrying work belongings and managing to look professional after you show up to work. And, why do you do it? What makes it worthwhile? Message me here or at [email redacted] with the words bike or bicycle in the message.Thanks!

Gen Z Shoppers - Clothing Mending Habits

LOOKING FOR VOICES: Looking to talk to Gen Z shoppers about "mending" habits..ie sewing buttons, patching up a hole in your sweater. This is for an Associated Press story. Please contact me by 5 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 30.. Thanks. My email: [email redacted] The Associated Press

China-North Korea Relations Expert - Xi Jinping State Visit

@nktpnd.bsky.social hi i'm a reporter with the AP. would like to speak to you for comment on the Xi's upcoming state visit to North Korea. can we connect?

International Football Fans - US World Cup Travel Plans

Seeking international football fans 🌍 For a story for the The Associated Press, I’m reporting on travel plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in the United States and looking to speak with fans outside the U.S. about whether they still plan to attend in person or if they’ve changed or canceled their plans. If you were considering traveling for a match in the U.S., I’d be interested in hearing how you’re thinking about that decision today. What’s influencing it?Costs, logistics, safety concerns, perceptions of the U.S. or something else? I’m especially looking to understand how fans are weighing these factors in real time as the tournament approaches. If you’re open to sharing your experience, feel free to comment or message me directly here so we can set up a time to chat *before* Wednesday, June 10. You can also email me at [email redacted] with the subject line "WORLD CUP TRAVEL."

Former US DHS CBP ICE TSA Officials - World Cup SEAR-1 SEAR-2 Security

I am working on a story about security plans for the upcoming World Cup in the US and looking for former DHS, CBP, ICE, TSA officials who talk about what goes into planning for events like this. What does it mean to be a SEAR-1, SEAR-2 event and what does DHS contribute in those cases? Scanners, counter-UAS, intel gathering? If this is you, please reach out on messages or email me at [email redacted]. Thanks!

Summer Travelers - Changing Plans Due To Rising Travel Costs

✈️ REPORTER REQUEST: For a story for The Associated Press publishing later this week, I’m looking to hear how rising costs may be changing people’s travel plans. Are you skipping your usual international summer trip and staying closer to home this year? Planning a staycation instead? Taking shorter, more frequent getaways instead of one big vacation? If your travel habits are changing this summer, I’d love to hear what’s different and why. You can reply to this post to get in touch or email me at [email redacted], with the subject line: SUMMER TRAVEL HABITS. Thank you!

Shoppers - Attitudes Toward Fast vs Slow Shipping

LOOKING FOR VOICES: I am looking to talk to shoppers about their attitudes toward fast versus slow shipping. Do they want ultra fast shipping for things they need urgently or are they ok just going to the local store? Are they looking for options for slower delivery? Please email me by this Friday afternoon. [email redacted] The Associated Press

Latino Workers in Coachella Valley - Festival Season Work Experiences

Are you a Latino worker at Southern California’s Coachella Valley? I am looking to speak with you about your experience working there during the seasons busiest festival. If you're interested and willing to speak with me DM or email at [email redacted] #journorequest

Hispanic Students at UConn Hartford - HSI Designation Impact

Looking to talk to Hispanic students @UConnHartford regarding the schools recent designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Please DM or email at [email redacted] if you're willing to speak with me. #journorequest

Air Travelers - Rethinking Trips Due To Rising Oil & Jet Fuel Prices

REPORTER REQUEST: I'm working on a story about how rising oil prices and higher jet fuel costs are affecting travel plans. Are you rethinking a trip because of the higher prices? Putting travel on hold? Booking now before fares climb further? Already booked before the war started? If this sounds like you, I’d love to connect. Comment here, send me a DM or an email at [email redacted]. Thank you!

Bad Bunny Song Learner Case Studies for Super Bowl AP Feature

Looking to speak to non-Puerto Rican Spanish speakers who are actively trying to learn all of Bad Bunny's songs in preparations for his Super-bowl half-time show for a story I'm working on. DM or email [email redacted]

Holiday Shoppers Using AI Agents for Gift Discovery - AP

LOOKING FOR VOICES: I am working on a story about how AI is impacting holiday shopping. Would love to talk to real people who are using or plan to use AI agents ( ChatGPT or Amazon's Rufus or Walmart's Sparky or Google's new tools etc.) to help them discover holiday gifts and/or set pricing alerts. Please email me at [email redacted] by Friday, Nov. 21. Thanks. The Associated Press #Rufus#Sparky#ChatGPT#AI#holidayshopping

Love Is Blind Fans on Show’s Portrayal of Love for Associated Press

Calling a #LoveIsBlind fans!! Looking to talk to fans about how the show portrays different types of love across all its seasons for a story I am working on. If you are interested please DM or email at [email redacted]