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Many Americans are moving away from congregations, but not necessarily from religion – movies, plays, art and social media fill the gap

To understand what religion looks like in 21st-century America, researchers may need to ask different questions.

New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories - The Guardian

Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories The Guardian Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans The New York Times The defense rests in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy WBUR Lindsay Clancy killed her children. Why are so many mothers on h

Reddit vs. Rigetti Computing: Which High-Growth Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026, the Social Media Giant or Rising Quantum Computing Company?

New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media

Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban children ⁠under ​16 from using social media,

Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions

Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.

New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

What Is Comedian Emil Wakim’s NYQ?

On a scale from the Comedy Cellar to the basement of Sahadi’s, what is Lebanese stand-up Emil Wakim’s NYQ?

A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one

Paramount's proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.

Trump Media CEO defends selling faster access to president's Truth Social posts, says more have signed up

Trump Media interim CEO Kevin McGurn defended his company offering faster access to President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts.

'Vector for antisemitism' platformed on media network that got government grant

New Zealand prime minister proposes Australia-style social media ban

Singapore: Independent rights experts urge immediate end to ‘unlawful use’ of death penalty

Independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts on Tuesday condemned the execution of at least 16 people in Singapore for drug-related offences this year and urged the country to end its “continued and unlawful use of capital punishment.”

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement lead image

Ohio Man Is Ordered to Post TikTok Apology After Poaching Conviction. He Had Been “Bragging About His Hunting Skills” on Social Media

Carter Hickey pled guilty to 17 counts of poaching and had wildlife violations in 17 different states The post Ohio Man Is Ordered to Post TikTok Apology After Poaching Conviction. He Had Been “Bragging About His Hunting Skills” on Social Media appeared first on Outdoor Life .

New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilizing existing account information and facial technology.

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions

Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.

CRSHMARKET goes viral: You can now bet on what happens next in a livestream. Social media thinks that’s a nightmare

Prediction markets already get a bad rap online from some social media users, and now a new app that blends livestreaming and live betting is unleashing a new wave of social media outrage. In a poll earlier this year , 29% of Americans said they viewed the growing popularity of p

Former Supreme Court judge flags ‘silence’ of journalists over media laws

Former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy called upon journalists to mount a collective fight to protect their rights by seeking wider support from society

Why social media algorithms feed you posts you dislike

Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with yo

Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained

Social media claims a special walking technique can boost your lymphatic system. Here’s what’s actually backed by evidence.

Original reporting key to regaining public trust in media: N. Ram

Move over, credit cards: Social-media stars are tapping magic wands to buy things

Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.

China’s media slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

China’s media said India should avoid turning border issue into a larger dispute, as such actions could stifle the improving political ties between the two countries

This Chinese movie’s terrible animation is an unwitting beacon of the anti-AI movement

Moviegoers will often flock to the cinemas for one of two reasons: in response to viral clips on social media, like in the case of Obsession , or because of the draw of a star-studded cast and director, like for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey . But as summer comes to a close, Ch

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials

How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV

If you want to display media from your phone on a TV screen, you'll need to follow these steps to use AirPlay or screen mirroring.

Internal inquiry on into police 'hosting' ED attack case-accused during official Onam celebrations

Social media reels of CPI(M)’s former Corporation councillor and prime accused in the case, along with other accused, taking part in the celebrations in front of the station house went viral. The episode became a major source of embarrassment for the UDF government. Home Minister

Prior permission mandatory for protests and rallies, says Ranchi Deputy Commissioner

Ranchi Police urges citizens to not believe any news, video, message, or information being circulated on various social media platforms without verification

‘Where Is Rahul Gandhi?’: Telangana BJP over students’ fee reimbursement dues

Telangana BJP chief launches 48-hour hunger strike in support of students demanding the immediate release of around ₹15,000 crore fee reimbursement dues

California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’ - V

California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’ Variety California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times A media M&A chill: The Paramoun

The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo

The most common form of sexism was the systematic delegitimization of women in public life. Two-thirds of all sexist comments sought to undermine women’s participation in politics, media, or public debate.

Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at L

Congo, M23 rebels agree to peace roadmap

Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

A Joke Website That Pairs Artists With Pieds-à-terre Might Go Legit

A comedian vibe coded Aura Investments into existence; thousands of submissions later, she’s considering how to make it a reality.

Six justices, five techniques: writing lessons from the 2025-26 term

I’ve spent two decades mining Supreme Court opinions for writing techniques that can inspire advocates, too. The best examples rarely feature the snarky or witty lines made for social media. Instead, they model how to navigate the toughest problems in legal reasoning: how to make

This iOS 27 Shortcut Stopped My Mindless Scrolling

I could just delete the addictive social media apps, but what’s the fun in that?

Cheeseburger Fried Rice

An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.

Florida's Angie Nixon isn't the socialist you've heard about

Immediately after her shocking upset in Florida 's Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon made clear she isn't really a socialist — even though she'd just joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Why it matters: Nixon's win is being cast as a DSA victory , but the

Scalpel3: A High-Performance Data Carving Architecture for Recovery of Fragmented Files

arXiv:2608.20363v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: File carving recovers files from raw storage media without relying on filesystem metadata, a key capability in digital forensics, data recovery, and digital exploration. Traditional tools such as Foremost, Scalpel v1/2, and PhotoRec

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

Snaps, Likes, and Shares Are Teaching Teens About the Dangers of Guns

In 2022, when the violence prevention organization Project Unloaded launched its first social media-focused campaign, its leaders had one goal: to challenge the notion among young people that guns make people more safe. Four years later, they’ve reached a conclusion: Social media

Slayyyter Nails Hole Cover, To Courtney Love’s Delight

Courtney Love is now employed by Slayyyter. Well, only metaphorically. For Triple J's Like A Version, the Midwestern pop artist covered "Violet" from Hole's 1994 opus Live Through This . Love responded on social media with praise: The post Slayyyter Nails Hole Cover, To Courtney

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says

His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss

The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.

AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications

As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or even weeks in a phase called the zero curtain. In a new NASA-led study, researchers produced high-resolution maps of the A

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy

The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly.

Fake GTA VI ISO circulates on the internet a few days after leak, internet sleuths claim 113GB download is padded malware — testers claim file is 99.99% empty z

A GTA gaming enthusiast highlighted on social media that a 113GB GTA VI ISO file is being shared online and asked their followers to “take one for the team” to confirm if it’s a valid build of the game. X user @GTAGolden_ did not mention where they saw the file, but it’s alleged

Steven Thrasher on the Killing of Jason Arday

Though I have been mostly offline for my annual summer social media sabbatical, I watched the Jason Arday story unfold with increasing horror over the last couple of weeks. With hundreds of stories in traditional media, along with many people

Amravati hospital fire: Saw infants covered in black ash, recalls parent

Relatives of some children admitted to the hospital also claimed that the ward’s water spray system failed to function and said it should have been activated immediately when the fire broke out

Why oil markets are ignoring Trump's "truths"

Data: Roll Call, Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Oil price changes in response to President Trump's social media posts about the Iran war have been shrinking over time, an Axios analysis shows. Why it matters: Oil price changes ripple throughout the U.S.

Drake’s Appearance at Ella Langley’s Show Has Fans Wondering About a Collab

Drizzy recently praised the country star on social media.

Jeff Jarvis on Mark Twain, America’s First Celebrity Author and Publisher

In the history of the invention of the typesetting machine and the consequent birth of mass media, Mark Twain is the Zelig of our tale, returning frequently as a typesetter in his brother’s ratty newspaper; as a tramp printer witnessing

Jadavpur University clash: Inquiry panel chief resigns, varsity to appoint new committee head

"I informed the Jadavpur University vice-chancellor immediately after receiving the communication about my appointment. I am currently in Delhi, and the inquiry would require regular interactions with the people who were present on the campus during the incident," says Professor

DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks

Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting

Tamil Nadu Speaker bans prior publication of issues to be raised under Rule 55 and 56 of Assembly

Says the issues must be admitted by the Speaker before being released to the media or publicised on social media

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups

Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Here's Where Used Cars Are The Most (And Least) Affordable

The cost of a used car can vary wildly based on where in the U.S. you're looking for it. Here are the states with the highest and lowest median prices.

NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

NAACP President Derrick Johnson bashed the Navy Friday following reports that it planned to rename an aircraft carrier, named after a Black WWII war hero, and had considered President Trump’s name as a replacement. Johnson wrote in a social media post that the alleged talks surro

CBI books ex-DGCA flying training director, aviation firms for ‘corruption’, ‘favouritism’

The FIR has alleged that probe brought to light a “systematic network of corporate entities” controlled and managed by the immediate and extended family members of Captain Anil Gill

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

APTF warns of agitation over unresolved demands of teachers

Federation seeks immediate action on 12th PRC, 30% interim relief, DA and other pending dues, besides resolution of service-related issues

Iran says ‘world approved our victory’ over the US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war between the U.S. and Iran should end because the world has accepted Tehran’s victory in this conflict. His comments, which were reported by state media, come ahead of new economic sanctions from the U.S. expected next week.