This past year, there were a plethora of trends that captured the attention of TikTok audiences, including moments that inspired comedy as well as cultural debates. For example, the "girl dinner" trend and discussions about the Roman Empire seemingly became the most popular things to think about. (Phillipp, The Messenger)
Read MoreThe Texas Supreme Court on Monday overturned a lower court order allowing an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition, hours after her lawyers said she had decided to leave Texas for the procedure in the face of the state’s abortion bans. (Goodman, The New York Times)
Read MoreDespite negative headlines and growing concerns about social media’s impact on youth, teens continue to use these platforms at high rates – with some describing their social media use as “almost constant,” according to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens. (Anderson, Faverio & Gottfried, Pew Research)
Read MoreEven as the need for help has increased, the number of Americans who formally volunteer has continued to decline, according to reports by the Census Bureau and organizations tracking volunteerism. (Heim, The Washington Post)
Read MoreThe importance of religion in the lives of Canadians is declining, according to the polling firm Research Co. The firm's latest poll shows 41 per cent of people in B.C. say they have no religious affiliations. (Turner, CTV News)
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