Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Highlights Social Media’s Mental Health Impact
Meta’s historic $17 billion teen social media settlement marks a critical step in holding platforms accountable…
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MIT Students Advance Community-Focused Tech Initiatives in Tulsa
MIT students interned with Muscogee and Cherokee nations as part of Code.Tulsa, blending technical innovation with social impact and STEM education for Native communities
Perseid Meteor Trails Past Milky Way Above Cherenkov Telescope Prototype
A Perseid meteor illuminated the night sky over La Palma's observatory, captured alongside the Milky Way and the Large-Sized Telescope, highlighting cosmic gamma-ray detection…
Tech Giants Launch AI-Powered Gadgets From Wearables to Smart Speakers
Leading technology companies including Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI are rolling out new AI-enabled consumer devices ranging from personal assistants to smart glasses
Facebook Found Liable for Privacy Deception in New Mexico Over Cambridge Analytica
A New Mexico jury held Facebook liable for misleading users on privacy, finding over two million violations related to the Cambridge Analytica data breach
TikTok Agrees to $100 Million Settlement Over Alabama Youth Safety Lawsuit
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million and enforce new safety measures for teen users to resolve allegations of harmful effects on youth…
Supreme Court Bars Missouri’s GOP-Favored Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a new Republican-drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, maintaining the 2022 district lines due to ongoing…
Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid War Talks
Iran offers a week-long proposal to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks with the U.S., aiming for an agreement before…
Enzyme eNOS Produces Sulfur Rings Crucial for Cellular Antioxidants
Researchers find that the enzyme eNOS synthesizes cyclooctasulfur rings in cells, linking primordial sulfur chemistry to antioxidant defenses in mitochondria
Healthcare Affordability Emerges as a Key 2026 Election Issue
Rising healthcare costs remain a central concern among rural voters and candidates alike, highlighting fragmented policy approaches ahead of the 2026 midterms, says KFF…