Culture
AI and screens fueling a generation of depressed, isolated, gender-confused youth, experts warn(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The age of artificial intelligence is fueling a generation of fragile, developmentally stunted and gender-dysphoric children, two analysts warned parents. Classroom devices, smartphones… Read More
Culture
New Bible app gets users hooked – on reading ScriptureA new, free Bible app is ranking in the top five for book apps in the Apple App Store and hit number one for book downloads last week. Read More
Government
Trump admin is now on TikTokPresident Donald Trump’s cabinet took TikTok by storm Tuesday as nearly every department rolled out new accounts. Furthermore, TikTok is now allowed on federal devices, and various… Read More
Courts
Boston sues social media giants as new reports warn of risks to childrenBoston has joined a nationwide court fight against major social media companies as new research warns popular digital tools can expose children to sexual content, violence, drug use and unsafe advice. Read More
Culture
Over half of Zoomers may be on drugs amid rampant social media addiction(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Technology addiction and economic challenges may be contributing to Gen Z becoming America’s most mentally unstable generation. Approximately 46% of Zoomers have… Read More
Culture
Anne Wilson deleted social media, says ‘it’s destroying us, slowly but surely’One of the youngest and most popular singers in Christian-country music says she believes social media is taking a toll on society – and that the anxiety it caused… Read More
Culture
How California’s ‘teen takeover’ crime trend is spreading(Daily Signal) – One of California’s wealthiest and safest cities descended into chaos over the… Read More
Public Education
Los Angeles school board passes budget, limits screen time(The Center Square) – The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved its 2026-2027 budget as well as screen time limits for students. The limits include a total ban… Read More
World
UK’s Starmer announces ban on social media for children under 16The UK intends to ban access to social media for children under 16, effective in spring 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday. “I am simply not prepared to… Read More
Courts
Social media platforms face growing number of school-based plaintiffs alleging harm to studentsA Washington district has taken the next step in joining federal litigation against social media companies, accusing their platforms of causing harm to students. “Tacoma Public Schools could sue Meta, ByteDance and… Read More
Courts
Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico child exploitation case in ‘clear message to Big Tech’A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for misleading customers and endangering children, marking a landmark ruling against one of the world’s most powerful technology companies. The jury… Read More
Politics
26-year-old Democrat might win major House upset due to one unlikely demographic, poll shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old former social media influencer, may win a crowded Democratic primary in a major upset due to her strong backing by… Read More
Culture
Report: Modern teens are dating, socializing less than previous generationsModern teens are less likely to date, attend parties or visit friends frequently, new research shows. Analysis from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) compared the social habits of… Read More
Courts
Sex crimes and suicides dominate landmark trial as Zuckerberg testifies(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Mark Zuckerberg was in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday for a landmark trial that accuses Meta and rivals of engineering addiction in kids. Read More
Culture
Big Tech’s killer apps: Grieving parents call out social media deaths(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Grieving parents and advocates gathered outside the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday morning for a vigil honoring their children, whom they… Read More
Culture
French police raid Musk’s X office in growing deepfakes, sexual content investigation(Daily Caller News Foundation) – French authorities raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X and ordered the billionaire to appear for questioning, the Paris prosecutor’s… Read More
Courts
Meta faces first of many lawsuits over allegedly intentional addictive design, harm to kidsSocial media companies bear responsibility for willful negligence in growing addictive platforms that directly harm children, a lawsuit argues, in a case facing jury selection Tuesday in Los Angeles. “It is the first case where a jury will hear the evidence that… Read More
Culture
Americans view big tech proliferation as ‘threat to human flourishing’ in US, analysts say(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Some Americans are now expressing concern about Big Tech posing a major threat to the U.S., according to recent polling. A Gallup… Read More
Government
Man charged with threatening to bomb JD Vance at theme park(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A California man was arrested Friday for allegedly posting plans on social media to kill Vice President JD Vance with bombs at Disneyland Resort… Read More
Government
New bill considers age restrictions for social media use to ‘put parents back in charge,’ Indiana Rep. saysFederal age restrictions for social media apps can assist parents in protecting their children from technology’s harms, according to one congresswoman fighting for such protections. Rep. Erin Houchin,… Read More