Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study
Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, is under the spotlight for some serious issues. The House Ethics Committee has decided to look into several claims against him. These include possible campaign finance rule breaks, misuse of congressional resources, and even allegations of dating violence or se
Over the past 40 years, the way doctors think about and treat people with severe brain injuries has changed a lot. This change was not quick or easy. It took time, research, and new technology. At first, many doctors thought there was little hope for people in a coma or a vegetative state. This was
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
A Senate committee recently moved forward with a nominee for a crucial health department watchdog role, sparking debates about independence and partisanship. The nominee, Thomas March Bell, is known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and his extensive history working with Republican la
A big debate is happening in the House of Representatives. It's about Stacey Plaskett, a delegate from the U. S. Virgin Islands. She was caught texting Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing. Epstein was a well-known financier with a dark past. Some Republicans are upset. They think Plaskett's actio
Charles Canady, a well-known Florida Supreme Court Justice, is stepping into a new position. He will lead the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida (UF). This move comes after interim director Robert Ingram's one-year term wraps up. Canady brings a wealth of
AI is everywhere these days, and it's not always a good thing. Some people are trying to control everything using AI, and that's a problem. They say they know what's best for us, but do they really? One big concern is DNA collection. Some places are paying people to give their DNA, but what's the r
New Jersey is making big changes to its high school sports rules. The goal? To stop huge wins and losses, also known as blowouts. But not everyone is happy about it. In September, the Cresskill High girls soccer team won 12-0 against Pompton Lakes. This huge win led to the coach being suspended for
