A University of Oklahoma graduate student is on leave from teaching duties after giving an undergrad a zero on an assignment. The junior, seeking a degree in psychology, is accusing the instructor of discrimination because she cited the Bible. (Ramos, NPR)
Read MoreNew Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin (D) issued a subpoena in 2023 — part of an investigation into whether a chain of faith-based, antiabortion pregnancy centers were deceiving clients and donors by falsely suggesting they offered abortion referrals. (Jouvenal & Somasundaram, The Washignton Post)
Read MoreWikipedia will mark its 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026. No one could have predicted 25 years ago that Wikipedia would grow into the backbone of knowledge on the internet it is today—powering search engines, voice assistants, and generative AI tools. (Wikimedia Foundation)
Read MoreWhen they engage with the news — if they do — they hear a cacophony of voices. They don’t know who to believe. Reporters are biased. They make mistakes. Besides, why would you hitch your future to a dying industry? (Bauder, AP News)
Read MoreTeenagers, particularly young girls, who see TikToks showcasing the content creators' opulent lifestyle, may get the impression that being an OnlyFans star is aspirational. (Hale, USA Today)
Read MoreThe study… found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did not yet have one. Researchers had analyzed data from more than 10,500 children who participated in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. (Pearson, The New York Times)
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