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IMPACT OF EARLY SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON LEARNING
Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impactRecent studies suggest early smartphone use may negatively impact academic performance. Research indicates social media exposure can affect...
Social Security COLA 2027 Update: October announcement date confirmed - Check the projected increase, how it’s calculated and when the new benefits will take effectSocial Security COLA 2027 Update: Beneficiaries of Social Security are on the edge of their seats as they await the October announcement fo...
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: dataAustralian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided ...
Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm caseThe report comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests...
Hyderabad man dies by suicide in Texas after completing master’s degree, family seeks help to bring body homeA tragic incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas, where a young man from Hyderabad, Sai Pradeep, took his own life. After earning his maste...
Delhi man uses AI to create nude photo of a minor girl, harasses her for over 2 years, extorts Rs 1.2 lakhA 25-year-old man allegedly used an AI-generated nude image to blackmail a Delhi woman who was a minor when the alleged harassment began. P...
The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account inf...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
Psychology says people who check their phone immediately after waking up may be seeking more than notifications - What this everyday habit could reveal about their mindsetInstantly reaching for our phones upon waking is a reflection of ingrained routines and an adventurous spirit. This action is often fueled ...
Invest dignity-first for AnganwadisAfter fifty years, India is set to revamp the Integrated Child Development Services, focusing on transforming Anganwadi centres into modern...
US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trialThe plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Me...
Teen drops landmark social media addiction case against Meta, Google, SnapA 15-year-old girl dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap Inc. She had alleged social media addiction and mental health issues....
Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young usersArturo Bejar, who worked at Meta from 2009 to 2015 before returning to the company as an independent contractor from 2019 to 2021, is the f...
Japanese proverb of the day: 'The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a man six feet high'- A reminder why you should never underestimate the power of what you speakWords carry immense power to cause lasting damage or offer profound healing to individuals. A small utterance can significantly impact a pe...
Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damagesFacebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred ov...
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...