‘Happy (and safe) shooting!’ AI chatbots helped teen users plan violence in hundreds of tests

As chatbots explode in popularity among young people, CNN’s investigation found that most of those we tested are not only failing to prevent potential harm – they are actively assisting users by ...
The Punch

Experts debate new study claiming IQ decline among Gen Z

A new study claims an IQ decline in Gen Z, sparking debate. Experts discuss causes like screen time, while others point to a ...
NBC Chicago

Social media roasts McDonald's CEO over video showing taste test of ‘Big Arch' burger

Social media had some thoughts on a new video showing the CEO of McDonald's trying the fast food giant's newest burger. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski shared footage of his own "taste test" of the ...

What to Know About the ‘Anti-Aging’ Peptide Shots Flooding Social Media

Droves of wellness enthusiasts, biohackers, social-media influencers, and celebrities are injecting experimental “anti-aging” ...
Austin American-Statesman

After anti-liberal pressure, University of Texas to consolidate gender and ethnic studies

The University of Texas’s College of Liberal Arts will consolidate its long-standing ethnic and gender studies programs into one new department. The university will immediately begin the process of ...
Phys.org

Social studies as 'neutral?' That's a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social studies curricula today, for example, ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Can a Social Media Ban for Kids Work? Australia Is the Test Case

For years, governments have relied largely on platform-led safety tools to manage children’s use of social media. That approach has come under growing scrutiny. As evidence of harm has accumulated, ...
The Conversation

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

University of Manitoba provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Manitoba provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. With a world literally and ...
BMJ

Boosting enjoyment and social inclusion to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among older adults: protocol for a feasibility study to test the JOIN4JOY ...

Introduction Programmes for older people aimed at increasing physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary behaviour (SB) traditionally focus on achieving functional and health improvements. Focusing ...
BMJ

Clinical importance of simple muscular fitness tests to predict long-term health conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 94 cohort studies

6 Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla La-Mancha, Cuenca, Spain Objective To examine the predictive validity of field-based muscular strength tests in relation to incident ...
The Texas Tribune

Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. Keep tabs on Texas politics and policy with our morning newsletter. The Texas Tribune Independent news. Trusted by Texans. About The Texas ...