In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning of a sophisticated scam. The sender, who called herself Julie, quic...
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that showed its products negatively impact users' mental health. In a legal battle, school districts in the U. S. claim Meta shut down a study called "Project Mercury" after it found that taking a break from these platforms reduced feelings of depression, anxiety, lonelines...
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study called "Project Mercury. " They worked with a survey company to see ...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with one of its most severe mass abductions yet. Over 300 students and teachers were snatched from a Catholic school in Niger state. This number, confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria, is even higher than initially thought. It's a grim reminder of the 2014 Chibok kidnapping that shook the world. The...
Eddie Murphy is set to receive a major honor from the American Film Institute. The award will be presented at a special event in Los Angeles on April 18. Murphy's career spans nearly half a century. He started as a young stand-up comedian and later became a big name in TV and movies. Some of his most famous films include "Beverly Hills Cop, " "Coming to America, " a...
Mental health care for immigrant and refugee girls needs a big change. It's not just about fixing problems. It's about building a system that truly understands and supports these young women. This means creating a system that is culturally aware and community-focused. Clinics and hospitals must make a real effort to serve diverse communities. They need to listen to ...
In Kenya, a harmful practice tied to cultural norms is still affecting many women. This is female genital mutilation, or FGM. It's not just a health issue but also a social one. It's more common in certain ethnic groups. Many women face pressure to go through with it. This pressure comes from their community and even their family. The Kenya Demographic and Health Su...
Scientists are investigating how mercury, a harmful substance, might be affecting teens later in life after early exposure. They are particularly interested in 15-year-olds to understand if mercury exposure before and after birth can lead to health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Mercury isn't the only factor they're looking at. They're also examining how ...
President Donald Trump recently made strong statements against some Democratic lawmakers. He suggested that they could face serious consequences, even the death penalty, for their actions. This came after a video where these Democrats urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. Trump's comments were made on his social media platform, Truth So...
High school sports have been facing a big problem: not enough referees. But two young guys are stepping up to fill the gap. Daniel, 21, and Casey, 18, are in their second year of calling basketball games in the San Fernando Valley. Casey played ball at Monroe High and knew right away he wanted to be a ref. Daniel has been playing basketball for years and wanted to s...