Digital sources have become an important part of Americans’ news diets – with social media playing a crucial role, particularly for younger adults. Overall, about half of U.S. adults (53%) say they at least sometimes get news from social media, roughly stable over the last few years. (Pew Research Center)
Read MoreA dangerous drug trend called “bluetoothing,” in which people inject themselves with the blood of other drug users to get a cheap high, is contributing to spikes in H.I.V. rates in infection hot spots around the world. (Baskar, The New York Times)
Read MoreCDT conducted national surveys of roughly 800 sixth through 12th grade public school teachers, 1,000 ninth through 12th grade students and 1,000 parents. The vast majority — 86% of students, 85% of educators and 75% of parents — say they used AI during the last school year. (Gaines, NPR)
Read MoreOn Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 11-12), the church will gather to celebrate 50 years of ministry, with a new pastor in place, attendance on the rebound after years of decline, and signs of hope for the years to come. It’s been quite a journey from the church’s humble beginnings in a struggling suburban movie house. (Smietana, Religion News Service)
Read MoreA new Ohio law requires a photo ID or other verification to access porn online. But Pornhub says the new rules don't apply to its business. Pornhub hasn't shut down in Ohio or enabled the age verification required by the new law, which took effect on Sept. 30, Mashable reported. (Balmert, USA Today)
Read MoreIt’s called “digital masculinity” content — messages about making money, building muscle, using weapons and attracting women, among other things — and a new study reveals the extent to which boys are encountering it during a critical period of their development. (Gibson, The Washington Post)
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