Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem.
In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The cour
Some Republicans are now pushing to extend a key part of the Affordable Care Act, even though they once fought hard against it. This change of heart comes as many of these lawmakers face tough re-election battles in districts where healthcare is a big issue. The subsidies in question help people af
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a
The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to
The recent season of Dancing With the Stars has been a game-changer. It's not just about the dancing anymore; it's about the buzz on social media. The show has found a new audience thanks to TikTok, and it's paying off big time. This season, the finale was a grand event. All the eliminated contesta
Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the suppor
The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no
In the U. S. , cannabis use has become a daily habit for many, especially since legalization. High-potency products, like vapes and concentrates, are now common and can lead to dependence without users realizing it. Unlike alcohol, daily cannabis users have surpassed daily drinkers since 2022. Howev
Christina Bohannan, a Democrat running for Congress in Iowa, has been vocal about her humble beginnings. She often shares stories of growing up in a trailer park and struggling to afford basic needs. This narrative has been central to her campaign, as she positions herself as a champion for the midd
