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Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study
In Australia, kids under the age of 13 are not allowed to use social media. Data showing social media can cause depression and anxiety in children is already available, however, a new study shows it can effect minors in other areas. A psychology professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Quensland, Australia, found… -
Study explores a commonly used drug’s potential to extend female fertility
Rapamycin, a drug commonly used to help treat transplant patients, has been shown to slow or reverse signs of aging in ovaries in mice. Now, researchers of an ongoing clinical trial are studying if the drug can help extend fertility in women. The study shows female mice given rapamycin daily developed a delay in ovarian… -
Kari Lake wins GOP primary in Arizona, setting up key race for Senate control
The stage is set for a hotly contested Arizona Senate race as Republicans seek to flip a Senate seat in the once-red state that has become a key battleground. Republican nominee Kari Lake will face off against Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., in an election that could change the dynamic of the Senate, where Democrats currently… -
San Francisco pursues plan to give drug-free welfare participants $100 per week
In San Francisco, a city grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis, Mayor London Breed has predominantly used law enforcement to address drug use. Now, city leaders, including Supervisor Matt Dorsey, are shifting to the “Cash Not Drugs” initiative, offering up to $100 weekly to welfare recipients who test negative for illicit drugs. The program aims… -
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlements over Texas privacy lawsuit
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has agreed to pay a record $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over allegations it used biometric data without permission. Filed in 2022, the Texas lawsuit said Meta violated a state law that prohibits capturing or selling a resident’s biometric information, such as their face or fingerprint, without their consent.… -
Pop artist R. Kelly wants US Supreme Court to toss Chicago conviction
R&B singer R. Kelly’s defense team announced it is petitioning the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 30, to overturn Kelly’s Chicago conviction for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity. His attorneys argue that the Chicago convictions and 20-year prison sentence should be thrown out because of the… -
How Russia and Iran are trying to trick you into spreading propaganda
United States intelligence agencies are warning that foreign adversaries are working harder than ever to sow the seeds of doubt in American voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 general election. According to The Associated Press, U.S. officials said Russia remains the greatest threat but have an eye on Iran and China as well. Kremlin-backed groups… -
Boxers who failed gender tests last year cleared to compete in Paris
Two boxers who were previously disqualified from world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in the Olympics. The two will compete in the women’s competition during the Games. The decision sparked backlash on social media. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-Ting… -
Israel reveals it’s behind strike in Beirut, targeted Hezbollah commander
Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday, July 30, that it launched a retaliatory strike against a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. The Israeli military claims that the commander is responsible for killing 12 children and teens in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights as they played soccer on Saturday, July 27. Hezbollah denies responsibility for the deadly attack, but… -
Skin diseases spread in Gaza tent camps as sanitation crisis worsens
As Israel’s war against Hamas continues in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis among Palestinians is growing more dire. Not only are many Palestinians facing a food shortage, but on Tuesday, July 30, doctors reported that skin diseases are rampant in Gaza’s tent camps, mostly among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that more than 103,000… -
Turkey’s government wants to cull millions of stray dogs despite protests
Lawmakers in Turkey passed legislation on Tuesday, July 30, that would allow the government to round up millions of stray dogs across the country. However, the legislation is facing backlash from animal rights activists, who have dubbed the bill a “Massacre Law.” Despite protests by animal rights activists inside and around the Turkish parliament, lawmakers… -
Delta seeks damages from Microsoft, CrowdStrike over outage: Report
Delta has had to cancel over 6,000 flights since the CrowdStrike outage earlier July. Now, the airline is seeking compensation from the cybersecurity firm. Delta is still recovering from the CrowdStrike tech failure that affected Microsoft Windows systems and left hundreds of thousands of travelers looking for alternate travel. A security update caused the problems… -
Seine River contamination forces Olympic triathlon training cancellations
Olympic triathlon training sessions, scheduled to take place in Paris’ famed Seine River on Sunday, July 28, and Monday were both canceled over water contamination levels. Less than two weeks ago, Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo went for a swim in the long-polluted waterway in an effort to prove the water was clean enough for the…
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