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Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report
Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report
An alarming number of young people are turning away from news. But “journalism still matters,” says the report’s author.Media06/25/2026June 25, 2026
Banning social media for teens: Solution or overreaction?
Banning social media for teens: Solution or overreaction?
One in seven teens in the European Union spends more than eight hours a day in front of screens, a new study shows.Society06/25/2026June 25, 2026
Why we — literally — lose time on social media
Why we — literally — lose time on social media
A Munich university study shows that we spend more time scrolling than we think we do — it alters our sense of time.Science06/24/2026June 24, 202607:53 min
How TikTok-style videos keep human brains hooked on content
How TikTok-style videos keep human brains hooked on content
Researchers say TikTok-style short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention.Science06/22/2026June 22, 2026
Germany could scrap law banning insults against politicians
Germany could scrap law banning insults against politicians
Some members of the government want to abolish a law that many call absurd; others say there’s good reason to retain it.Politics06/21/2026June 21, 2026
The feel-good German song taking over social media
The feel-good German song taking over social media
“Gut genug” is a German song about being encouraging and building confidence. The internet made it something more.Music06/18/2026June 18, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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YouTuber in Cyprus takes direct democracy push to polls
After his surprise election to the European Parliament in 2024, Fidias Panayiotou wants to shake up Cypriot politics.Politics05/21/2026May 21, 202604:43 min
Social media: ‘Decline porn’ influencers mimic far right
On social media, videos that show open drug use, crime and trash in European cities are attracting large audiences. Society05/09/2026May 9, 202604:20 min
‘Dark patterns’: Investigating online manipulation
Ireland’s media regulator is investigating so-called dark patterns that are used to manipulate social media users. Digital World05/07/2026May 7, 2026
Digital witnesses: Holocaust remembrance with VR and AI
Holograms of Holocaust survivors help ensure their life stories are not forgotten.Technology05/06/2026May 6, 202603:13 min
How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok
Child soldiers from Sudan are going viral on social media. A dangerous trend, psychologists warn.Digital World05/04/2026May 4, 2026
Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks and followers, some content creators are promoting Afghanistan while ignoring Taliban rule. Travel04/08/2026April 8, 2026All content (2063) on this topic
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