Berkeleyside: These UC Berkeley students are leading the fight against phones. “At a check-in table, students had the option to seal their cell phones in a plastic bag. Nearby, students propped up gravestones cut out of posterboard, each bearing the logo of a different social media app. The event was hosted by Project Reboot, an organization born on Berkeley’s campus, with the mission of […]

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Berkeleyside: These UC Berkeley students are leading the fight against phones

Berkeleyside: These UC Berkeley students are leading the fight against phones. “At a check-in table, students had the option to seal their cell phones in a plastic bag. Nearby, students propp…

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London schools trialling VR to relieve pupils’ stress

Phase Space pilot programme with NHS mental health trust used to calm anxiety around exams, ADHD and home troubles

The Guardian
boston, massachusetts
november 1970

candid, beacon hill

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OCCRP: How Russia Recruits Teenagers in Occupied Ukraine for a Pro-Moscow Propaganda Machine. “Trips to Russia, master classes from Kremlin-aligned media figures, and lessons in Soviet military glory. Through its ‘Young Correspondents’ program, Russia is training teenagers in occupied Ukraine to promote the invasion and wage information war on Moscow’s behalf.”

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OCCRP: How Russia Recruits Teenagers in Occupied Ukraine for a Pro-Moscow Propaganda Machine

OCCRP: How Russia Recruits Teenagers in Occupied Ukraine for a Pro-Moscow Propaganda Machine. “Trips to Russia, master classes from Kremlin-aligned media figures, and lessons in Soviet milita…

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ZDNet: Is Facebook adding Gen Z phrases to your shared posts? You’re not alone, bestie. Here’s what’s happening.. “Several weeks ago, Facebook users started reporting that when they shared a post, it would appear with extra words, as if the poster added them. What’s most odd is that the added text is often Gen Z slang. I’ve seen examples like, ‘Massive W,’ ‘We are totally feasting, bestie,’ […]

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ZDNet: Is Facebook adding Gen Z phrases to your shared posts? You’re not alone, bestie. Here’s what’s happening.

ZDNet: Is Facebook adding Gen Z phrases to your shared posts? You’re not alone, bestie. Here’s what’s happening.. “Several weeks ago, Facebook users started reporting that w…

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boston, massachusetts
october 1970

young people, boston common

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Los Angeles Times: ‘Speed running’ Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges ‘hate crimes’. “For weeks, groups of people have barged into two of the church’s Hollywood properties, racing through hallways and tussling with security guards, trying to see how far they can get before they are forced to leave by church staff. They call it ‘speed running,’ slang for trying to beat a […]

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‘Speed running’ Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges ‘hate crimes’ (Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Times: ‘Speed running’ Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges ‘hate crimes’. “For weeks, groups of people have barged into two of the churc…

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Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars

Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018

The Guardian