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As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer
The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay
The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Kirby Smart complains about officials allowing Notre Dame's 11-man substitution on critical Sugar Bowl play
Notre Dame got the best of Georgia on fourth-and-1, and Kirby Smart was not happy.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What grounds does Trump have to request a TikTok ban delay from the Supreme Court?
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School ...CBS News - 5d -
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devicesABC News - 6d -
3 safety features home equity loans offer borrowers now
These three unique features make home equity loan borrowing especially secure right now.CBS News - 6d -
Federal Judge Keeps Poland Spring’s Water Origin Lawsuit on Docket
A class action suit filed in 2017 that claims ‘not one drop’ of the popular bottled water brand comes from a natural spring will proceed, though some claims were dismissed.Inc. - 6d -
NFL spices up 2025 Pro Bowl by adding new events: Here are the nine skills competitions that will be featured
Players will need to pull their weight in this contestCBS Sports - 6d -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - 6d -
The solicitor general’s misguided endorsement of state-driven climate lawsuits
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar has urged the Supreme Court to allow climate lawsuits, such as one brought by Honolulu, to proceed under state tort law, despite past federal precedent and ...The Hill - 6d -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - 6d -
Justin Baldoni files $250M libel lawsuit against New York Times
Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, saying they uncritically embraced Blake Lively’s narrative when reporting on her smear campaign ...NBC News - 6d -
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star
After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.The New York Times - 6d -
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
With a playoff blowout of Oregon, Ohio State proves it's moved past the Michigan loss — and may be at the peak of its powers
That Ohio State is one of college football’s last four standing is equal parts predictable and surreal. After all, it was barely a month ago that the Buckeyes endured a loss that rocked the program ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
As a child, I couldn’t wait to change my Iranian nose. Now I’ve learned to see its beauty | Bea Dero
I photograph people with non-western features, and pay homage to our profiles and the history in our faces. “So when are you getting your nose job?” was a question 11-year-old me would often hear ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us
Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
No. 6 Penn State first team to punch its ticket to CFP semifinals
The Nittany Lions were successful at stifling Boise State star Ashton Jeanty all night, even keeping him from setting a new rushing record.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
FSU’s Leonard Hamilton Sued Over Alleged Unpaid NIL Promises
Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton in a Leon County (Fla.) trial court Monday, accusing Hamilton of failing to follow through on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 30 -
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
Lawmakers are facing their latest lobbyists — online influencers from TikTokABC News - Dec. 23