Young Latino voters played an important role in the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections. A new term, “Sí Votan”, meaning “They Do Vote”, has gained attention to describe this generation of young voters who not only turned out to vote but also encouraged their families to participate in the elections. Young Latino voters … Read more
Melbourne, About 757,000 Australian children aged under 15 lived in poverty in 2022-23 – more than all the people living in the cities of Geelong, Newcastle and Wollongong combined. Children who grow up in poverty are 5 times more likely to be poor young adults: new study That’s about one in six Australian children, according … Read more
A firearm was found inside a box of Halloween candy at a Washington DC early education center on Thursday, October 29, prompting a police investigation after a staff member discovered the weapon while preparing treats for students ahead of Halloween. Halloween candy is seen in this representational image. (Pexel) The incident took place at KIPP … Read more
A frog introduced for hunting and food has become a threat to one of Arizona’s native snakes. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service species assessment traces bullfrogs’ arrival in Arizona to 1926, following a systematic introduction effort by the State Game Department to provide opportunities for sport hunting and a source of food. The assessment … Read more
Singer-songwriter Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s political action committee. The singer has alleged that his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” has been repeatedly used at Trump’s campaign rallies without authorization. Neil Young alleged that Donald Trump’s political action committee continued using the 1989 song without … Read more
Pittsburgh , The year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms. Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Research suggests bans aren’t the answer Since March, YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, have settled or paid out in multiple lawsuits to the tune of more than … Read more
All young creatures need a safe place to grow up, and baby salmon are no exception. One project in California’s Delta is using the tide to create that habitat. A 2024 paper published in San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science notes that tidal wetland restoration for at-risk fish has gained momentum over the past decade. … Read more
Eight US states have sued OpenAI, accusing the company of allowing ChatGPT to cause harm to users, including teenagers. The lawsuits, filed separately in state courts on Wednesday, October 14, allege that the chatbot has encouraged dangerous behaviour, reinforced delusions and helped some users plan violence. Eight US states have sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms … Read more
A once prominent youth gymnastics coach was sentenced to 90 years in prison Wednesday for secretly recording his young female students undressing and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym, in a case that rocked the sport. US coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison. (Representational photo) (Unsplash) U.S. … Read more
Saratoga Springs police are searching for a 20-year-old woman who was last seen riding a blue bike in the Harvest Hills neighborhood Saturday evening, October 10, Heidi Hatch KUTV posted on X. Police said Kira Naylor has a developmental disability. Who is Kira Naylor? Saratoga Springs police searching for missing 20-year-old woman (Heidi Naylor/Facebook) Who … Read more