A growing number of states across America are implementing restrictions on cellphone use in schools, reflecting a shift in educational policy that's gaining momentum with remarkable speed. 35 states now have laws or rules limiting the use of electronic devices in educational settings. This includes 17 states and the District of Columbia, which have introduced new … [Read more...] about Phones Off: Sweeping Restrictions Hit Students in 17 States as Classes Resume
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Mississippi Wins Big as High Court Backs Social Media Age Verification
The Supreme Court has decided, for now, not to halt the enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating children’s use of social media. This is a topic that has been garnering increasing national attention due to concerns about the growing influence of social media on young minds. NetChoice, a tech industry group, challenged laws in Mississippi and other states … [Read more...] about Mississippi Wins Big as High Court Backs Social Media Age Verification
Elon Musk Mocks Trump-Era Epstein Allegations in Blistering Post
Elon Musk, the head of both SpaceX and Tesla, has publicly questioned the findings of the Trump administration's Justice Department and FBI regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The authorities had reported that Epstein committed suicide with no evidence suggesting that the disgraced financier maintained a "client list." Previously, during a … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Mocks Trump-Era Epstein Allegations in Blistering Post
Social Media Erupts After Dem Senator Insults Brains of Trump Voters
Conservatives ripped Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin on Twitter on Tuesday after she compared the election of President Donald Trump to "angry teenage" years in the United States when voters' brains were still forming. Slotkin told ABC's The View that he had a duty to represent his entire state. "People voted both for Trump and for me. I am responsible for my state. But I … [Read more...] about Social Media Erupts After Dem Senator Insults Brains of Trump Voters
Melania Trump Makes First Capitol Hill Appearance, Pushes for Tougher Revenge Porn Laws
First Lady Melania Trump appeared on Capitol Hill for the first time since her return to the White House. She participated in a discussion with legislators and victims of AI-generated deepfakes and revenge porn, as Congress focuses on penalizing internet abuse that involves non-consensual and explicit images. Melania Trump told reporters on Monday that she was "here with you … [Read more...] about Melania Trump Makes First Capitol Hill Appearance, Pushes for Tougher Revenge Porn Laws