Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that introduces femicide into the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women, a day designated by the U.N. General Assembly. (Zampano, AP News)
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Read MoreHaving kids doesn’t preclude workforce participation, and plenty of liberals are still putting a priority on parenthood. But as birth and marriage rates fall, some conservatives are doubling down on the importance of starting a family. (Wolfe & Overberg, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreCharacter.AI, one of the top makers of role-play and companion chatbots, implemented the daily two-hour limit in November, citing mental-health concerns. This week the company started cutting off teens completely. (Wells, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreWith peak holiday travel starting just after the government shutdown’s flight restrictions, hope for a moment of peace at an airport can feel like a wing and a prayer. But quiet and worship are just what airport chapels have provided for decades to travelers and to the airport workers that many were originally designed for. (Dell’Orto, AP News)
Read MoreEven as debates continue about the role of social media in our country, including on censorship and its impact on youth, Americans use a range of online platforms, and many do so daily. (Gottfried, Pew Research Center)
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Read MoreEster is one of several children helping to spread evangelical Christianity in Brazil, a movement that’s blending youth, faith and social media to win souls. (Dias, The Washington Post)
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