How Smartphones Warped Gen Z

Published: Mon, 03/25/24

Haidt's research shows phones and social media are linked to mental health decline in Gen Z, prompting urgent action from parents, legislators, and tech industry to mitigate effects.Insert Preheader


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How Smartphones Warped Gen Z

Politico

Jonathan Haidt's research shows smartphones and social media are linked to mental health decline in Gen Z, prompting urgent action from parents, legislators, and tech industry to mitigate effects.

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Associated Press

NY State is determining how to collect Trump's $457 million for his fraud case, potentially seizing Trump Tower and golf courses. Trump is trying to avoid posting a bond while appealing.

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Reuters

Following the Moscow concert hall attack claimed by Isis, France has escalated its terror alert to the highest level, implementing major security measures ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.

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Kamala Harris Warns Israel on Rafah

ABC News

VP Harris warns of potential consequences for Israel if it invades Rafah, Gaza, citing concerns for the safety of the city's 1.4 million residents and indicating the U.S. may respond to such actions.

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Reading Kate Between the Lines

The Washington Post

In Kate’s video, she subtly conveyed a plea for privacy and underscored the gravity of her health situation, a strategic move by the royal family to manage public discourse around her cancer diagnosis.

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Media Declines When Needed Most

The Guardian

The U.S. news media faces a crisis with job losses, declining circulations, and the threat of fake or AI news, exacerbating challenges in covering the crucial election battle between Trump and Biden.

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The Pope Skips Holy Week Homily

NBC News

Pope Francis, grappling with health challenges, opted out of delivering his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, marking the beginning of a busy Holy Week schedule.

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Is Wisconsin Ready for Third-Party?

The Capital Times

Chris Nass, a Libertarian, supports RFK Jr.'s independent run in Wisconsin, reflecting a broader push for third-party voices amidst voter disillusionment with the major political parties.

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Murkowski Hard "No" on Trump

CNN

Senator Lisa Murkowski, critical of Trump and the GOP's trajectory, refuses to support Trump, hints at leaving the party due to its alignment with him, and considers embracing an independent stance.

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Who Is Nicole Shanahan?

Los Angeles Times

Nicole Shanahan, a tech lawyer and entrepreneur who recently made significant political contributions, is considered a potential vice presidential candidate for RFK Jr.'s campaign.

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War-Gaming for Democracy

The Atlantic

A war-gaming exercise imagines the chaotic first day of a second Trump presidency, where a right-wing paramilitary group's actions spark widespread protests and constitutional crises.

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Chuck Todd Rebukes Ronna McDaniel

Mediaite

Chuck Todd criticized NBC News on Meet the Press for hiring Ronna McDaniel, questioning its credibility and ethics, and praised Kristen Welker for handling the tough situation.

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Meet Ohtani's Former Interpreter

NBC Los Angeles

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter with LA County ties, is implicated in a sports betting scandal involving unauthorized wire transfers from Ohtani's account.

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The Battle for Blame in Moscow Attack

Vox

Despite ISIS claiming responsibility for the deadly attack near Moscow, Putin implies Ukraine's involvement, complicating the narrative amid the war and stirring conspiracy theories.

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When Does "Hunger" Become "Famine"?

NPR

The imminent famine warning in Gaza, where 30% suffer from severe hunger, hinges on a declaration by IPC and FEWS NET based on mortality rates, child malnutrition, and extreme food shortages.

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We Are All Living in the Matrix

BBC

Half a century ago, philosopher Robert Nozick pondered if people would prefer living in a simulated "experience machine" over reality, a question becoming relevant with our growing virtual world.

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FTX Victims Might All Be Made Whole

Business Insider

Despite claims that FTX victims could be fully reimbursed, the judge sentencing Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud must weigh this against his potential neurodivergence and financial responsibility.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Salena Zito suggests Pennsylvania's presidential outcome hinges on 10 key counties, noting a shift from traditional Democratic strongholds to a coalition favoring Trump in 2016.

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NorCal Mountain Lion Kills a Man

The Sacramento Bee

In Northern California, a rare mountain lion attack led to one death and one injury, marking the area's first fatal incident in two decades, as these attacks on humans are extremely uncommon.

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@$%#* Political Profanity Rises

USA Today

Trump's presidency mainstreamed profanity in political discourse, contributing to increased public expletives from lawmakers across parties and altering political dialogue norms.

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102-Year-Old to Clean Graffiti or Be Fined

For the Left

102-year-old Oakland native and wheelchair user, Victor Silva, Sr., received a citation from the City of Oakland to remove graffiti from his home's back fence by the 19th or face a $1,100 fine. 

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WH Seeks to Allow Embassy Pride Flags

For the Right

The White House criticized a provision in the funding bill that bans LGBTQ+ Pride flags at U.S. embassies and is working to repeal it, despite Biden signing the bill to prevent a shutdown. 

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