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From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
‘I'd choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen's controversial comment goes viral, sparks debateDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sparked controversy comparing children's social media use to smoking. She later apologized, stating...
NYT Strands hints today for #816: These sneaky clues for May 28 might save your streakThe ongoing popularity of Strands highlights how much players enjoy daily games that are both quick and mentally stimulating. The New York ...
Laptops, tablets, learning apps in schools across U.S. facing backlashes. Here's whyIn Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors sayBritish doctors warn social media poses dangers to children, comparing it to smoking. The government is now considering measures like bans ...
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
Did Zendaya’s Rue just die in Euphoria Season 3 Episode 5? Brutal cliffhanger leaves fans shaken as Sydney Sweeney and Rosalía’s raunchy romance ignites Episode 6 chaosThe fifth episode of Euphoria further unraveled the dangerous undercover storyline surrounding Rue Bennett. Earlier in the season, law enfo...
Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting usersTexas has sued Netflix. The state attorney general claims the streaming giant spied on children and consumers. Netflix allegedly collected ...
Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: 'Just smile and nod, even argue if you want…' —Inspiring quotes from the Iron Man as he didn’t just save the world, he dropped wisdom tooQuote of the Day: Robert Downey Jr.'s life story is a remarkable comeback. From early acting success to personal struggles, he rebuilt his ...
Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares a parenting reality, reveals what screens are doing to kids, and it’s scary: WatchNithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, voiced concerns over excessive digital device use by children, warning of long-term dependency. Cogni...
Increased screen time among children leading to reduced attention spans, disturbed sleep: StudyA study at Sawai Man Singh Hospital reveals children's excessive mobile use leads to concentration issues, loneliness, and sleep problems. ...
Attention activism gains global momentum: Why it matters?A new movement is emerging, with millennials and Gen Z pushing back against constant screen time. These groups are organising offline gathe...
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
Your phone is making you older: One day your reels addiction may lead to panic disorder, poor digestion & permanent sleep damageIndians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM saysThe Greek prime minister said he had spoken with many parents who reported that their children do not sleep well, become anxious easily an...
Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phonesAs Greece prepares to impose a ban on social media use for those under 15, the initiative aims to shield youth from potential addiction and...
Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
Digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives a year, says TMC's Derek O'Brien; urges government actionDerek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress MP, highlighted the growing digital addiction among young people in the Rajya Sabha. He warned of sever...