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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 ...

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a well-known figure in American politics, has recently made headlines for her decision to step down from Congress before her term ends. This move comes after a noticeable shift in her political stance, particularly her growing disagreement with former President Donald Trump. Greene's journey from a staunch Trump ally to a more independent voi...

Recent events have put a spotlight on the rising crime rates in Washington, D. C. Members of Congress and federal employees have become targets of violent crimes. Representatives Angie Craig and Henry Cuellar were attacked, and a congressional intern was tragically killed. This situation is unacceptable, and urgent action is needed to ensure the safety of those who w...

In Bihar, India, a silent health issue is brewing. Uranium, a heavy metal, has been found in the breastmilk of nursing mothers. This is a big deal because uranium can be harmful to both moms and their babies. The problem starts with the water. In Bihar, about 1. 7% of groundwater sources have high levels of uranium. This uranium can make its way into the bodies of l...

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and found common ground during their first meeting. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and political ideologies, both leaders rose to power through populist messages, which set the stage for their unexpected collaboration. The meeting, held i...

Texas is in a legal tussle with the U. S. Supreme Court over a new voting map. The state wants to use this map to increase Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. This could help the GOP keep control of Congress in the next elections. A lower court blocked the map, saying it might discriminate based on race. This is a big deal because Republicans cur...

The Education Department is undergoing a major overhaul, with many of its responsibilities being shifted to other federal agencies. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to reduce federal influence on education and give states more control. However, many state and school officials are concerned that this change will create more bureaucracy and confus...

A former Air Force intelligence officer, Summer Heather Worden, has admitted to lying to authorities. She had previously accused her ex-spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, of committing a crime while in space. Worden claimed McClain had guessed her bank password and accessed her account illegally from the International Space Station in 2019. This would have been a f...

The Hunger Games universe is expanding with a fresh story. This time, the spotlight is on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The movie, "Sunrise on the Reaping, " is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. It's a prequel, taking us back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, is sent to the 50th Hunger Games. This is a special editio...