SOCIAL MEDIA

Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

More Teens Always Online, Survey Finds

A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho

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Dec 14 2024LIFESTYLE

Revealing the Truth: A Influencer's Secret Life

Imagine keeping a secret that’s been weighing on you for years. Annie Niu, a known lifestyle influencer, has recently shared a surprising truth with her family. She’d been posing as her deceased twin sister for the past five years, all to protect her grandparents from feeling sad. It all came to lig

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Night Owl Trump: Late-Night Decisions and Announcements

Ever wondered what time of day a president-elect makes the biggest decisions? For Donald J. Trump, it's often after dark. In the quiet hours of the night, while many are asleep, Trump has been busy hosting dinners, making personnel announcements, and even poking fun at world leaders on social media.

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Social Media and Teens: A Shifting Impact on Mood and Friendships

Ever wondered how using social media affects teenagers' feelings and friendships? A study looked into this by asking 297 teens (average age 14, mostly Dutch) to report their social media use, mood, self-confidence, and closeness to friends over two separate 3-week periods, 6 months apart. The result

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Health System: A CEO’s Call for Change After a Tragedy

In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old

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Dec 13 2024BUSINESS

Writer Switches Gear, Recalls Tumblers Over Hot Topic

Do you drink from a Stanley mug? You might want to listen up! Recently, Stanley has asked folks to stop using some of their travel mugs. Why? Because these mugs might be a bit too hot to handle. The problem isn't with the coffee or tea, but with the lid. Once these lids get warm and twisted around,

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Texas AG Investigates AI Platforms Over Child Safety Concerns

Ever wondered how safe your kids are when they chat with AI online? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is digging into this very question. He's launched an investigation into Character. AI and 14 other popular platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and Discord. These platforms are under the spotlight for

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

When Monkeypox Became a Social Media Battlefield

Imagine this: dozens of people chatting online about a scary virus called "monkeypox, " and drama unfolds. People start calling each other names, spreading false info, and getting nasty. This isn't new – social media's always had a dark side. But during big health crises like the 2022 mpox outbreak,

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Dec 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Jake Paul and Jutta's GP Getaway: Mixing Love and Speed

Jake Paul and his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam are known for their adorable social media moments. This time, they grabbed everyone's attention with their charming photos from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The couple, both busy with their respective careers, managed to squeeze in some time together at the F1

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Dec 10 2024SPORTS

NFL Fans Question League's Ties with Jay-Z After Serious Claims

Recently, NFL enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their discontent. They're urging the league to reconsider its partnership with Jay-Z following a disturbing allegation. A woman claims Jay-Z assaulted her at an MTV VMAs afterparty in 2000 when she was only 13. She added this to an exis

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