Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
Fostering acceptance of sexual minorities in the Hispanic community
Coming out to your parents can be a difficult and sensitive process for a person at any age. But for Hispanic teens, sharing that information can become even more challenging......»»
Teachers are on the front lines of a battle to change how teens use social media
A high school English class may not sound like the typical forum for educating kids on the risks of social media, but that hasn't stopped Jennifer Rosenzweig......»»
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (June 2023)
Get your summer started with a treasure hunt in Blood & Gold or immerse yourself in the drama of The Son as they join the best movies on Netflix right now!.....»»
"We haven"t been taught about sex": Teens talk about how to fix school sex education
Last week, the Albanese government announced an expert panel to support relationships and sexuality education in Australian schools......»»
Centuries-old cotton tree, a national symbol for decades, felled by storm in Sierra Leone
Torrential rains in Sierra Leone's capital felled the centuries-old Cotton Tree, a national treasure whose loss has left "a gap" in people's hearts, the country's President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday......»»
iPhone 14’s satellite texting leads rescuers to group of teens stranded in Santa Paula Canyon
Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature has once again come to the rescue of a group of stranded and missing hikers. According to the Upper Ojai Search and Rescue team in Ventura County, California, a group of 10 missing hikers turned to the i.....»»
The Noah"s Ark for plants beneath the English countryside
Inside bomb-proof frozen vaults underneath the English countryside hides a treasure trove of 40,000 species of wild plant seeds from around the world, many of which are in danger of disappearing......»»
Uber will now let teens ride in cars alone
Uber is rolling out new features to make it easier for people of all ages to access its ride-hailing service, including an option that will let teens under the age of 18 ride alone for the first time......»»
Inside the world of TikTok-inspired fake AirPods scams (and how to protect yourself)
If you were a teenager and somebody on the internet told you that you could make hundreds of dollars a week simply by dropping things off at the post office, you would listen. And that’s exactly what’s happening on TikTok as “hustling” teens.....»»
Sisu review: Like Nazis getting tortured? Then this bloody action movie is for you
Fans of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Northman, and John Wick movies will love Sisu, a bloody revenge movie about a man fighting Nazis over stolen treasure......»»
Snapchat"s new AI chatbot is already raising alarms among teens and parents
Less than a few hours after Snapchat rolled out its My AI chatbot to all users last week, Lyndsi Lee, a mother from East Prairie, Missouri, told her 13-year-old daughter to stay away from the feature......»»
What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»
Desta is a turn-based dodgeball strategy game with heart and style, now on PC
Dreams, friendships, anxiety, and absolutely nailing a double-bounce headshot. Enlarge (credit: ustwo) The studio behind Monument Valley, one of the best mobile games ever made, made a Netflix-required mobile game in 202.....»»
Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restric.....»»
Where to watch Scream 6
Ghostface returns to stalk more teens in New York City in Scream 6. Find out where and when you can stream the successful sequel slasher......»»
As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world
When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm......»»
Meta opens up its Horizon Worlds VR app to teens for the first time, prompting outcries from US lawmakers
Meta is forging ahead with plans to let teenagers onto its virtual reality app, Horizon Worlds, despite objections from lawmakers and civil society groups that the technology could have possible unintended consequences for mental health......»»
Arkansas governor signs sweeping bill imposing a minimum age limit for social media usage
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a sweeping bill imposing a minimum age limit for social media usage, in the latest example of states taking more aggressive steps intended to protect teens online......»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store crash update and repairman texts adult photos
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a woman sentenced in Capitol riot wiped an iPhone, and AirPods catch teens accused of breaking into Mets' spring training facility.Apple Store in Hingham, Mass. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looki.....»»
The number of Aussie teens in detention or under supervision by the justice system continues to fall
From 2017–18 to 2021–22, the number of young people under youth justice supervision due to their involvement, or alleged involvement in crime, has fallen, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)......»»