Data from the Bupa Wellbeing Index suggest a rise in the number of 18 to 24-year-olds who feel working alone makes them lonely, from 42 per cent in 2025 to 47 per cent in 2026. (The Telegraph)
Read MoreSnap has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by two teenagers who accused the company of designing its platform to be addictive and contributing to their depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as first reported by Reuters. (Malik, TechCrunch)
Read MorePolitical researchers say America is deeply polarized politically, but that the problem is not as extreme as people think. Surveys show there is a messy majority in the middle who share views that cross partisan lines. (Langfitt, NPR)
Read MoreEtsy witches hit the zeitgeist last year due to a series of viral videos and a controversial article about Etsy witches hexing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but in recent months, longtime spellcasters have begun exiting the platform. (Post, Religion News Service)
Read MoreArtificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly becoming a regular part of life for American youth. Two new surveys show that nearly two-thirds of tweens and teens use AI chatbots. While most kids use the technology for help with school work, and for companionship and emotional support, certain uses were linked with worse mental health symptoms. (Chaterjee, NPR)
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that pits the Catholic Church against taxpayer funded school programs for all 4-year-olds in Colorado. At issue is whether religious schools may refuse to admit the children of gay and trans parents in violation of a state law that bars discrimination. (Totenberg & Hopz, NPR)
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