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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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Oct 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Snoopy Fans Split Over Account's Political Post

Recently, Snoopy fans found themselves in a pickle. A popular X account, Snoopy Weekly, decided to wade into politics and endorsed former President Trump. This wasn't just any account; it had over 19,000 followers who loved Snoopy, the beloved beagle from the “Peanuts” comic. Snoopy, known as Charl

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful.

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

US Volleyball to Boost Officials' Pay for Upcoming 2024-25 Season

Volleyball's been gaining traction in the US, especially in colleges. The sport might not overshadow giants like MLB or NBA, but it's growing steadily. Recently, USA Volleyball (USAV) announced plans to beef up the game's growth. They're kicking off the 2024-25 season with a significant pay raise fo

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

ESPN's '30 For 30': A Decade and a Half of Sports Stories

ESPN's '30 For 30' documentary series has been around for 15 years now. It all started with the idea of showing the human side of sports through powerful stories, told by talented filmmakers. The series kicked off with 'Kings Ransom' and has since become a big deal in the world of sports documentari

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Loss, Epic's Gain: A Big Win for App Store Competition

In a significant legal victory, Epic Games has succeeded in forcing Google to make it easier for Android users in the U.S. to download apps from stores other than Google Play. This decision comes after Epic filed an antitrust lawsuit in 2020, arguing that Google's practices were anti-competitive. Th

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

College Athletes Face Betting-Related Harassment on Social Media

Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Cooper's Podcast Stirs Controversy with Kamala Harris Interview

Alex Cooper, the host of the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, has been facing some heat from her fans. The backlash came after she interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris. Some listeners felt that the interview was more like a political advertisement than the frank and fun discussions they were used

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Kids Learn Finance at Knock Knock Museum's Fun Weekend

Want to know how kids can learn about money? Head over to Baton Rouge's Knock Knock Children's Museum. They recently held their 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend, where kids got hands-on experience with earning, saving, and spending cash. The best part? It was free! Kids worked in a prete

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