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Big Tech's Dark Side: Profits Over Kids' Safety

November 29, 2025

A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a

health

How Money Matters in Health: A Look at Canada's Urban Areas

November 28, 2025

Canada has been dealing with a big problem for a long time. People with less money often have worse health than those with more. This isn't just happening in one place. It's seen in cities, provinces, and all over the country. Everyone agrees that things like where you live, your job, and how much e

religion

Three Nuns Stand Their Ground in Alpine Convent

November 28, 2025

In a small town near Salzburg, three elderly nuns are making headlines. Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, all in their 80s, have been living in their old convent since September. They left a care home where they were placed last December. Church leaders are not happy about this. They want the nu

opinion

Health Workers at Risk: Why a New Policy Could Hurt Us All

November 28, 2025

A new policy is making waves, and not in a good way. The Department of Education is proposing to redefine what counts as a "professional degree. " This change could have big consequences for health workers and the people they serve. The policy would reclassify degrees in nursing, public health, soc

environment

How Social Media Shapes Our View of Wild Monkeys

November 28, 2025

In Algeria, Barbary macaques are facing a unique challenge: how people see them online. Two videos went viral on Facebook. One showed a monkey dressed up in sports clothes during a protest. The other showed a monkey being fed soda by tourists in its natural home. Researchers looked at the comments a

technology

Tech Buzz: Big Moves and New Gadgets

November 28, 2025

Tech news keeps rolling in, even during the holidays. Snapchat is getting close to a huge milestone: 1 billion users. Most of this growth is coming from places like India and Pakistan, where TikTok is banned and Android phones are popular. But in the U. S. and Europe, people are using Snapchat less.

politics

How Social Media Feeds Shape Our Political Views

November 28, 2025

In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or

health

Birth Control and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

November 28, 2025

A recent study from Sweden has stirred up conversations about birth control and breast cancer. This study followed over 2 million women under 50 for more than a decade. The findings show that while hormonal birth control is generally safe, there are slight differences in breast cancer risk depending

health

Keeping Your Brain Young: Simple Habits for a Sharper Mind

November 28, 2025

Feeling younger than your age might not just be a feeling—it could be a sign of a healthier brain. Studies show that people who feel younger often have brains that look younger too. As we get older, our brains naturally shrink, blood flow slows down, and thinking can get a bit foggy. But there are w

opinion

Finding Common Ground: Thanksgiving as a Bridge in Divided Times

November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it's a chance to connect. In a time when people are often divided, taking a moment to appreciate what we have can bring us together. This idea isn't new. Long ago, in 1621, people from different backgrounds came together to celebrate a successful harvest. Th