Snap has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by two teenagers who accused the company of designing its platform to be addictive and contributing to their depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as first reported by Reuters. (Malik, TechCrunch)
Read MorePolitical researchers say America is deeply polarized politically, but that the problem is not as extreme as people think. Surveys show there is a messy majority in the middle who share views that cross partisan lines. (Langfitt, NPR)
Read MoreEtsy witches hit the zeitgeist last year due to a series of viral videos and a controversial article about Etsy witches hexing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but in recent months, longtime spellcasters have begun exiting the platform. (Post, Religion News Service)
Read MoreArtificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly becoming a regular part of life for American youth. Two new surveys show that nearly two-thirds of tweens and teens use AI chatbots. While most kids use the technology for help with school work, and for companionship and emotional support, certain uses were linked with worse mental health symptoms. (Chaterjee, NPR)
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that pits the Catholic Church against taxpayer funded school programs for all 4-year-olds in Colorado. At issue is whether religious schools may refuse to admit the children of gay and trans parents in violation of a state law that bars discrimination. (Totenberg & Hopz, NPR)
Read MoreHundreds of thousands of protesters inspired by frustrated high school students took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Youth-led protests were also held elsewhere in Europe, including in Germany and Portugal. (Nouvian, AP News)
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