A small number of ethnic Albanian Christian activists, all converts from Islam, are urging their ethnic kin to look to the church as an expression of their identity. They call it the “return movement.” (Higgins & Mejdini, The New York Times)
Read MoreAs American 30-somethings increasingly bypass the traditional milestones of adulthood, economists are warning that what seemed like a lag may in fact be a permanent state of arrested development. (Wolfe, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreA map showing the drunkest and driest counties in the United States. (intoxicstates.com)
Read MoreTeen drug and alcohol use reached a record low this year, according to survey results released this month. The downward trend began during the widespread isolation of the pandemic. Delaying first-time substance use until after adolescence could decrease addiction, researchers said.(Rubin, Axios) Read more>>
Read MoreRabbi Fixler is among a growing number of religious leaders experimenting with A.I. in their work, spurring an industry of faith-based tech companies that offer A.I. tools, from assistants that can do theological research to chatbots that can help write sermons. (Tan, The New York Times)
Read MoreWhile Gen Alpha members became familiar with smart technology and early iterations of artificial intelligence, McCrindle says Gen Beta will experience artificial intelligence and automation in every aspect of life, more so than previous generations. (CBS Miami)
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