How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.
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How social media reacted to Iowa basketball firing Fran McCaffery
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Social Distance
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How to watch: No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 15 Kentucky in SEC Tournament
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Social media reacts to Wisconsin basketball's win over Northwestern
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Social media reactions to Florida's SEC Tournament Quarterfinals win over Missouri
The Gator Nation reacts after Florida basketball's 95-81 win over the Missouri Tigers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Here's How Much Remedy Is Spending On Its Upcoming Games
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White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
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VOA journalists put on administrative leave after Trump axes parent agency
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Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections
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How Americans are spending their retirements at sea
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Young women wear their jeans low and ultra-baggy, while laughing at the ‘moms’ with their high waists and exposed ankles. It’s time to bring the generations together – if only to try on each ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation
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