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Social media making young people less happy, report finds
Heavy social media use has contributed to 'worrying decline' in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.
World
Two Palantir veterans just came out of stealth with $30 million and a Sequoia stamp of approval
The founders are worth paying attention to.
Technology
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
World
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
Politics
U-turn after job applicant told 'car is too old'
Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.
Politics
Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears
Joe Kent’s resignation from President Donald Trump’s counterterrorism team is fueling a Republican fight over the Iran war and talk about Israel that critics call antisemitic. On Wednesday, Kent went on Tucker Carlson’s podcast and said Israel drove the decis…
Technology
Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say
There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.
World
Reconciling César Chavez's labor rights legacy with sexual abuse allegations
Advocates and political leaders across the U.S. are working to reconcile the legacy of the long-admired Latino workers’ rights icon César Chavez with stunning allegations that he sexually abused girls and women. Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta says Chave…
Technology
Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury
SMU coach Andy Enfield said standout guard B.J. Edwards missed Wednesday's loss to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four because he didn't feel "game-ready" after the team had announced last Friday that he would be available for the tournament.
Technology
Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA
The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Technology
Global fuel prices soar as Iran hits Gulf energy sites
Iran has intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy. Thursday's strikes came in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian natural …
Technology
US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.