8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media
2023-05-23 19:26
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U_S_ Surgeon General is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take “immediate action to protect kids now.”
2023-05-23 17:23
Explainer-How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics
By Emma Farge GENEVA Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics are underway at the World Health
2023-05-23 14:21
Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Tuesday during a trip aiming to strengthen economic ties between the Muslim-majority nations amid heightened global geopolitical tensions
2023-05-23 10:20
Actor Jeremy Renner wants tax credits for film projects in northern Nevada but he may have to wait
Actor Jeremy Renner spent Monday pitching an amendment to Nevada lawmakers to include his home region in a tax deal to expand the film industry to Las Vegas
2023-05-23 09:45
Montana is banning TikTok. But can the state enforce the law and fend off lawsuits?
TikTok is challenging Montana’s first-of-its kind law that makes it illegal for people to use the social media app in the state
2023-05-23 07:25
Supreme Court won't hear dispute over California law barring sale of foie gras
The Supreme Court says it won’t get involved in a dispute over a California animal cruelty law that bars foie gras from being sold in the state
2023-05-23 05:57
New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have approved a new nasal spray to reverse overdoses due to fentanyl and other powerful opioids
2023-05-23 05:25
Founder of student aid startup Frank pleads not guilty to fraud
The fraud case against the founder of a student loan assistance startup company that J
2023-05-23 05:16
Oklahoma lures Enel solar panel manufacturing facility with $180M incentive package
Enel North America says it's planning to invest more than $1 billion and will create about 1,000 new jobs with a new solar cell and panel manufacturing facility in eastern Oklahoma
2023-05-23 04:58
Atlantic City 1Q casino earnings down nearly 15% from year ago
Atlantic City’s nine casinos collectively saw their gross operating profit decline by nearly 15% in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period a year earlier
2023-05-23 03:23
Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it will help the country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products
2023-05-23 02:53