Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. (Manenkov & Grieshaber, AP News)
Read MoreMany Gen Z men, who grew up with smartphones and unrestricted internet access, say they happened upon porn early and frequently. Some now describe themselves as addicted and are turning to a fast-growing community of men online who are trying to help each other break these habits. (Hale, USA Today)
Read MoreThe fight between the Trump administration and the artificial intelligence company Anthropic over the ethical uses of the firm’s AI just officially got theological. (Boorstein & Coop, The Washington Post)
Read MoreThe proposals, tabled by Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur, would have allowed terminally-ill, mentally competent adults to seek medical help to end their lives. Following an emotionally-charged final debate, the bill was defeated by 69 votes to 57. (Cochrane, BBC)
Read MoreFrom morning routines to late-night TV, Americans move from task to task throughout their day. How they use their time looks different for older and younger adults. And across age groups, it differs by gender. (Hurst et al., Pew Research Center)
Read MoreResearch shows social media use is growing among people 65 and older — from 11 percent in 2010 to 45 percent in 2021 — and some of their children and grandchildren are worried they’re slipping quietly into screen addiction. (Solano, The Washington Post)
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