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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.
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.
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
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'.
World
Iran executes three convicted of killing police in recent pre-war unrest
Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.
Sports
Wildfires in carbon-rich tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high
Tropical peatlands, some of the planet’s largest underground carbon stores, are now burning at levels never seen in at least 2,000 years. By analyzing charcoal preserved in peat across multiple continents, scientists discovered that fires had actually been declining for more than a thousand years, l
Sports
Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA
Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.