Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education. (Valentino-DeVries, The New York Times)
Read MoreNew laws and policies across the country are dismantling the idea — celebrated by some, rejected by others — that prayer and proselytization should be kept out of public schools. Increasingly, religion is being injected all over the place. (Meckler & Lumpkin, The Washington Post)
Read MoreTwo decades and three presidents later, this West African nation is a bastion of democracy in a region dubbed “the coup belt” for the trend since 2020 of military takeovers. President Romuald Wadagni was inaugurated on May 24 to replace Patrice Talon, who stepped down after serving two terms. (Muhumuza, AP News)
Read MoreThe phenomenon of religious AI chatbots – also known as “godbots” – is a recent development. In most cases, they are not officially sanctioned by religious leaders or policy. Rather, they are set up by enterprising individuals or organisations that see demand and opportunity. But with opportunity comes danger. (Fenton & Shannahan, The Conversation)
Read MoreMonsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, who serves as chief exorcist for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, joined the growing chorus of Catholics and other Christians warning that UFOs and related phenomena are likely demonic. (Brown, Christian Post)
Read MoreA report explains this paradox and divides Americans into three groups, showing how people differ in their money mindsets. (Singletary, The Washington Post)
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