24 h. ago ‘No smartphones before 14; no social media until 16’: The Anxious Generation author on how to fight back against big tech

One year on, Jonathan Haidt talks about the way his book changed the global conversation around children and digital devices – and explains how he handles his own teenagersJonathan Haidt is a man with a mission. You’ll have to forgive the cliche, because it’s literally true. The author of The Anxious Generation, an urgent warning about the effect of digital tech on young minds, is based at New York University’s business school: “I’m around all these corporate types and we’re always talking about companies and their mission statements,” he tells me. So, he decided to make one for himself. “It was very simple: ‘My mission is to use my research in moral psychology and that of others to help people better understand each other, and to help important social institutions work well.’”This is characteristic of Haidt: there’s the risk that writing your own brand manifesto might seem a bit, well, pompous. What comes across instead is the nerd’s desire to be as effective as possible, combined ...

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24 h. ago This Morning's Alison Hammond comically mimics Meghan Markle as she responds to pregnancy rumours

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has spoken out after people speculated that she might be pregnant following a social media post

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59 h. ago Nicola Peltz shares gratitude over 'beautiful people' in her life amid Beckhams rift

Nicola Peltz - who has been at the centre of speculation about the alleged Beckham family rift - paid tribute to three people in her life in a post on social media amid the rumours

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4 d. ago Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans’ healthcare at risk

Rare intervention from former president urges people to call their senators to oppose Trump tax billBarack Obama has warned that Congress is putting millions of Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, in a rare intervention from the former president as the Republican party advances legislation that would gut major provisions of the Affordable Care Act.“Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care,” Obama posted on social media. “Call your Senators and tell them we can’t let that happen.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Businesses join forces for video to get out the message that Kirkcudbright is open

The social media campaign urges people to visit Dumfries and Galloway's Artists' Town even though the bridge will be closed for another month.

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5 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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6 d. ago Dining across the divide: ‘She said ‘woke’ had gone too far’

Young people, the environment and the dangers of social media? All food for thought. But there was one bone of contention Sue, 58, LancasterOccupation Early retired primary headteacher Continue reading...

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7 d. ago More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds

Guardian investigation reveals promotion of dubious advice, questionable supplements and quick-fix healing methodsWhat is the most common mental health misinformation on TikTok?More than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found.People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, “quick fix” solutions and false claims. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rumours of 'dead body' found in public park turns out to be man locked in toilet

People claimed on social media that a body had been found in Wigston's Memorial Park, but today Leicestershire Police revealed a man was actually locked in the toilet

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9 d. ago Jenrick says authorities should ‘reassert basic rules’ after fare dodging video

The shadow justice secretary posted a video on social media on Thursday in which he confronted people who forced their way through ticket barriers.

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9 d. ago Jameela Jamil addresses disparaging Laurence Fox remarks: ‘I sounded like an idiot’

‘I was speaking in an emotionally violent way,’ the activist said

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9 d. ago Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don't accept transgender people, Pew poll finds

LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found

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1 week ago Customers conned into sharing passcodes as online fraud cases surge in UK

Criminals are using social engineering to trick people into divulging one-time passcodes

Economics

1 week ago UK health experts issue stark virus warning with 'stay at home' message

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that the "incredibly infectious illness" is still doing the rounds. Urgent guidance was posted on their social media, where the UKHSA urged people struck down by symptoms to quarantine for 48 hours.

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1 week ago Liam Gallagher joins celebs sending prayers to Liverpool after car attack

Liam Gallagher has taken to social media to send his love to the people of Liverpool who had been affected by Monday's devastating car attack, which left around 47 people injured

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1 week ago Police warning to parents after youths seen climbing into unstable buildings

Police have warned that derelict buildings are often a magnet for anti-social behaviour and low-level crime as they attract young people to enter illegally

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1 week ago Trump warns attempts to conquer all of Ukraine will lead to ‘downfall’ of Russia

US president criticises Putin and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader condemned his ‘silence’ over attacksDonald Trump has warned that if Vladimir Putin attempts to conquer all of Ukraine, it will lead to the “downfall” of Russia, while also criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a Sunday night post on Truth Social.“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump wrote in a social media post, adding, “He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago You need to have 'high IQ' to solve brainteaser about 'poor man's' song choice

People have taken to social media to share the 'best' brainteasers they've ever heard - but it has sparked a huge debate as player try to figure out the correct answers

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2 w. ago Famous men’s toxic fandoms have become a tool for punishing women | Tayo Bero

From DDG to Tory Lanez, a male celebrity is accused of abuse – and his supporters reverse the roles of victim and offenderThere’s a new formula for punishing women who speak out about abuse by high-profile figures, and it usually goes like this: woman alleges abuse, woman seeks recourse through the justice system, woman’s accusation is made public – and then a tidal wave of fans of her abuser come together to help deny the abuse, attack her credibility and reverse the roles of victim and offender.If this sounds familiar it’s because Darvo – the “deny, attack, reversevictim and offender” method of manipulating abuse victims – has existed for forever. But social media has given it a whole new dimension, and powerful people now have an army of rabid fans ready to do that work for them. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Parents who give smartphones to children could be driving a frighteningly common illness, scientists discover

American experts said children and parents were trapped in a catch-22 situation with increasing evidence of social media harms and increasing usage among young people.

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