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More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok By HALELUYA HADERO and BARBARA ORTUTAY, October 8, 2024 More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive to kids and […]

Story by Laura Elston The Duke of Sussex has delivered a passionate speech in New York calling for action to tackle the “pervasive threat” the online world poses for children, warning: “Our kids can’t wait.” Harry took part in the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday, appearing as a star guest, close to the end

“Somehow we’ve come to believe that greatness is only for the chosen few, for the superstars. The truth is, greatness is for us all. This is not about lowering expectations; it’s about raising them for every last one of us. Greatness is not in one special place, and it’s not in one special person. Greatness

“Books have the ability to teach, inspire and bring people together. That’s why these books, and the opportunity to get children and parents reading together, mean so much to me. Most importantly, we wanted to make sure these stories are ones that every single kid can see themselves in. ‘I PROMISE’ is powerful in that

The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James, the eldest son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. James is now poised to play alongside his father, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, where they could become the first father-son duo to play in the league at the

“I want to inspire and entertain young athletes with stories they feel represented by and can get excited about reading, while bringing imagination and joy back into youth sports. I think kids respond to lessons they learn while being entertained. It connects back to my desire to want to bring joy back to youth sports,

Opinion by Kara Alaimo Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and X. The opinions expressed in this commentary are her