Ever wondered how using social media affects teenagers' feelings and friendships? A study looked into this by asking 297 teens (average age 14, mostly Dutch) to report their social media use, mood, self-confidence, and closeness to friends over two separate 3-week periods, 6 months apart. The result
A few days ago, a jury unanimously found Daniel Penny not guilty. Following the verdict, former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. expressed his dismay, stating that Penny's prosecution should never have happened. The incident took place in May 2023. Daniel Penny was on an uptown train when
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects many people. It makes them very scared of social situations. Doctors need to detect SAD early to help people sooner. But this is hard because those with SAD avoid social settings. Also, questionnaires used now have problems like personal opinions influencing res
In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old
Did you know that even fast-food workers can retire as millionaires? It's all about saving and investing a portion of your income consistently. Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist, explains that every dollar you earn can be a step towards your "financial freedom. " Karen Wallace, a certified finan
Ever wondered how to keep tabs on your money without being glued to the internet? Linux offers some great, open-source personal finance apps that work on multiple operating systems. Let's dive into four popular options that can be installed on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. First up is GnuCash, a power
In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who was recently selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Health Secretary, has been pushing for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to get a job at the CIA. The reason? He believes that the CIA was involved in the assassination of his uncle, President John
Do you drink from a Stanley mug? You might want to listen up! Recently, Stanley has asked folks to stop using some of their travel mugs. Why? Because these mugs might be a bit too hot to handle. The problem isn't with the coffee or tea, but with the lid. Once these lids get warm and twisted around,
A 72-year-old Syrian man, who used to be in charge of a notorious prison, is now in big trouble. He's accused of some very serious things like torture and lying on immigration papers. His name? Samir Ousman al-Sheikh. He was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in July when he tried to leav
