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Public health
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

In Britain, a New Law Targeting a Beloved Vice Would Shock Americans. I Surprised Myself With My Reaction.

Smoking has returned in popular culture due to pandemic stress, 1990s nostalgia, and “luxury fatalism,” while new UK tobacco laws may permanently change access.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Crime, Compulsion, and Social Media

Violent media consumption significantly increases the likelihood of violent behavior, particularly among youth, as evidenced by various real-life incidents.
Mental health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

AI addiction leaves sufferers feeling suicidal, experts wran

AI chatbot addiction is increasingly recognized as a mental illness, with users reporting severe emotional and social consequences.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

French student faces jail in Singapore for licking straw

A French teenager was charged in Singapore for licking a straw from a vending machine, causing public outrage over hygiene concerns.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gardai warn parents after 13-year-old in Meath caught riding e-scooter eratically on main street

A 13-year-old boy was caught driving an e-scooter dangerously, violating laws regarding age and safety regulations in Duleek, Co Meath.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Do we really need truncheons and pepper spray to fight off London's feral' teenage shoplifters? | Zoe Williams

Teenagers in Clapham caused chaos, leading to shoplifting and fireworks, prompting varied public reactions and concerns about safety and control.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany news: More and more people turning away from alcohol

You join us this dry January day as a survey shows that fewer people in Germany are drinking alcohol, with consumption down sharply over the past decade.
Germany news
Privacy professionals
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Meta Will Use Your AI Chats to Gather Data on You

Meta will include AI chat interactions in behavioral data used to personalize content and ads, potentially recording private disclosures and reinforcing users' existing views.
Privacy professionals
fromsilive
9 months ago

Surveillance video catches Staten Island 'Kool-Aid' fence vandals as dad watches in disbelief

The 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' leads to destructive behavior among teens, alarming homeowners.
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

Teachers Are Revealing The Surge Of Misogynistic Behavior In Young Boys At School

"It's because the algorithms are designed to feed young boys alt-right/misogyny content. There have been many studies showing how the algorithm changes depending on age and gender, and how hard it is to deviate away from the alt-right info once you get it."
Social justice
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

Adults Have Always Wondered If the Kids Are Alright

Concerns about youth behaviors have persisted over the decades, often reflecting societal anxieties about changing norms.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
11 months ago

My Daughter Tattled on Her Cousin at School. Now My Whole Family Is Being Cut Off.

Kids should always feel empowered to report harmful behaviors, regardless of family dynamics.
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