On trial: Is social media to blame for the youth mental health crisis? We checked the science
A series of court cases alleging that major social media companies contribute harm to the mental health of America’s youth began this week in Los Angeles. The lawsuits named Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube, and argue that their platforms were deliberately designed to maximize engagement among young users in waysContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Tariffs blocked: what happens now? | BBC Newscast
The US Supreme Court has ruled to block President Traitor 47’s global tariffs, what happens now? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by Gary O’Donoghue, Chief North America correspondent to discuss the US Supreme Court’s decision and what Traitor 47’s ‘Plan B’ is. After today’s recording, TraitorContinue Reading
WATCH: Bird’s eye Olympic photos and how they’re shot
What does it take to produce iconic photos from the Olympic Games? Meet the photographer behind some of the Olympic Games’ most unforgettable shots. From a bird’s-eye view high above the ice, Getty Images’ Jared C. Tilton captures the heartbreak and the glory of elite competition — using ceiling-mounted roboticContinue Reading
Mamdani urges residents to stay indoors as blizzard conditions threaten East Coast
Blizzard warnings were issued for New York City, New Jersey and coastal communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm set to arrive on Sunday threatened to make a mess of the start of a new week. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archiveContinue Reading
Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist
On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.Continue Reading
The new space race: how satellites are reshaping Germany’s defence
Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield.Continue Reading
‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico’s Navy
Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.Continue Reading
This Week In Techdirt History: February 15th – 21st
Five Years Ago This week in 2021, we looked at how state laws around community broadband were harming communities during the pandemic, just as one Congressional representative introduced a new such law to do so nationwide. Minneapolis joined the list of cities banning facial recognition tech, while it was revealedContinue Reading
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat
Slovakia and Hungary vexed after Russian oil flows via Ukraine halted by alleged Russian drone strike last month., Slovakia and Hungary vexed after Russian oil flows via Ukraine halted by alleged Russian drone strike last month. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has issued Ukraine a two-day deadline to resume the pumping ofContinue Reading
NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues
Artemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency’s planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028., Artemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency’s planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028. NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis 2 – the firstContinue Reading
U.S. Strikes On Iran Could Target Individual Leaders, Officials Say
The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Fate Of An Imprisoned American Journalist Hinges On What The Traitor And Iran Do Next
Reza Valizadeh was arrested in September 2024 after he traveled to Iran to visit his parents., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor escalates tariffs despite Supreme Court loss
The Supreme Court said “no,” so The Traitor found another way to impose 15% duties, showcasing his political agenda Published February 21, 2026 2:41PM (EST) Traitor 47 hit back after the SCOTUS decision to restrict his tariffs by finding a way to increase them even more. (China News Service /Continue Reading