It’s no secret that social media has taken over our lives—especially for teens. But how’s it really affecting them? Turns out, a growing number of U.S. teens aren’t loving it. Nearly half say social media’s impact is mostly negative, with mental health, sleep, and confidence taking the biggest hits. And they’re doing something about it.
In the first real swing of its sweeping new Digital Markets Act, the EU just fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million—roughly $797 million. Their crime? Apple made it hard for app developers to steer users toward cheaper deals outside the App Store. Meta gave users a choice: surrender more personal data or cough
A century-old pocket watch, stopped forever at the moment the Titanic met its icy fate, is going under the hammer—and it’s not just another antique. This timepiece once belonged to Hans Christensen Givard, a 27-year-old Danish passenger aboard the ill-fated ship. Instead, his body was pulled from the North Atlantic. Now, his descendants are parting
In a case that’s shocked Germany, a Berlin doctor is facing murder charges for allegedly ending the lives of 15 patients in his care. Prosecutors say it wasn’t about mercy, but something far darker: a twisted “lust for killing.” The 40-year-old physician, part of a palliative care team, is accused of secretly injecting his patients
What if a simple spit test could spot deadly prostate cancer before it has a chance to strike? UK scientists think they’re onto something big. Instead of waiting for symptoms or relying on the often-misleading PSA blood test, this new approach digs into your DNA. Researchers say a saliva sample can reveal 130 genetic mutations
What happens when a YouTuber’s thirst for adventure collides with one of the world’s most fiercely protected tribes? You get Mykhailo Polyakov—an American tourist, self-proclaimed thrill-seeker, and the latest cautionary tale in the age of social media stunts. Polyakov, 24, was arrested after sneaking onto North Sentinel Island, a restricted area off India’s coast, where
A chilling warning from inside one of the world’s most infamous mega-prisons—that’s how US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivered her latest message on immigration. Standing in front of tattooed inmates crammed into a cell at El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT), she made her message clear. “Do not come to our country illegally. You
What does it take to shut down one of the world’s busiest airports? Apparently, just one fire at a nearby substation. Heathrow was thrown into chaos after a massive power outage grounded flights and diverted planes across Europe. The disruption left 200,000 passengers stranded. “This is as big as it gets for our airport,” admitted
Does Conor McGregor really speak for Ireland? Not according to Irish leaders. The MMA star turned political commentator made waves when he met with President Donald Trump at the White House for St. Patrick’s Day. During the meeting, he vowed to raise concerns about Ireland’s immigration policies. But back home, his self-appointed role as Ireland’s
The U.S. is done with warnings. In a major escalation, President Trump ordered a wave of military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, vowing to crush their attacks on global shipping. “Your time is up,” Trump declared, promising “overwhelming lethal force” if the assaults don’t stop. The strikes hit multiple Houthi targets, leaving at least
You finally crawl into bed, ready for a good night’s sleep. Hours later, you wake up with a throat drier than the Sahara and a partner threatening to move to the couch because of your snoring. Sound familiar? Your vape might be to blame. Sleep expert Martin Seeley warns that vaping, much like smoking, can
Butterflies—nature’s tiny, winged works of art—have been delighting humans for centuries. But behind their delicate beauty lies an unsettling reality: their numbers in the U.S. have dropped by 22% in just two decades. That’s one out of every five butterflies—gone. “It’s a wake-up call,” says biologist Eliza Grames. “People love butterflies, but turning this around
