4 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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9 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent feed warning for fruit and vegetables during summer

Gardening experts have urged people to follow one simple rule to ensure a healthy growth on their plants during the summer months and ensure the best quality on their produce.

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12 h. ago All UK drivers packing car up for a holiday issued urgent £300 fine warning

In the case of an accident involving an overpacked vehicle, travel experts warn that if a driver is found to be at fault, they could be slapped with a whopping £2,500 fine

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17 h. ago Man dies of rabies after dog bite as officials issue urgent 'stay calm' warning

Spanish health officials have called on the public to get rabies vaccinations should they find themselves in specific situations after a man died of the virus in Valencia

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24 h. ago A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Urgent fridge warning to UK households over 'concerning' trend

The organisation of your fridge might not be a priority, but experts say it should be

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25 h. ago Millions of drivers will now need to pay new car tax changes

New rules coming into place mean that owners of electric or low emission vehicles will now be required to pay vehicle tax to the DVLA, after previously being exempt

Economics

25 h. ago One million UK drivers face DVLA bills in 2025 as new rule comes into place

Changes to tax rules, which kicked in on April 1 this year, mean a lot of drivers are going to have bigger bills landing through their letterboxes

Economics

25 h. ago Millions of drivers face 'compulsory' new test as 'quarter don't check'

There is growing concern over the lack of checks on drivers once they pass their test

Politics

27 h. ago GPs 'send urgent sex warning texts' after surprise pregnancy alert

The news comes after a dramatic warning from health officials that so called 'skinny jabs' could harm unborn babies - advising women to stop taking them if they fall pregnant

Events

42 h. ago Urgent kidnapping warning for American tourists traveling to summer hotspot

The State Department has issued an urgent warning over a terrifying new way US citizens are being targeted for kidnappings in a major summer tourist destination.

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45 h. ago Health chiefs' urgent warning over record highs of deadly measles

As cases rise in parts of England officials warn there could be a fresh wave of infections as Britons return from their summer holidays with measles surging in Europe.

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47 h. ago Urgent nationwide warning for ground beef contaminated with deadly bacteria linked to colon cancer

US health officials have issued an urgent warning about ground beef that may be contaminated with bacteria linked to colon cancer.

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48 h. ago Foreign Office's urgent warning for 48 countries as Bella May Culley faces life in prison

The 18 year old faces life imprisonment after being accused of buying, possessing and importing significant quantities of drugs in Georgia.

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48 h. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

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49 h. ago Urgent warning as 45 people die after buying food preservative poison online

A coroner has identified at least EIGHT British victims who have used online forums for advice about ending their lives and purchasing an unnamed chemical used as a food preservative

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50 h. ago Psychologist issues urgent warning about 'minor daily stresses' like being stuck in traffic which could wreak devastation on your long

Dr. Becky Spelman,  UK licensed psychologist, explained to Femail that human brains 'aren't wired for constant low-level friction' such as losing your keys.

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51 h. ago Major car finance compensation update issued today for millions of UK drivers

Earlier this year, the FCA confirmed it was consulting on a redress scheme and aims to announce the next steps for complaints within six weeks of the Supreme Court's decision

Economics

53 h. ago Young and black employees most likely to have workplace monitored according to new report

A new report warns privacy rights are potentially being breached, suggesting an urgent need for legal reform so workers can have a say over how they are monitored

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