EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.European…
How Do Americans Mark Retirement? A New Project Captured the Transition.
A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety…
Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government
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An A.I. Robot Named Sophia Tells Graduates to Believe in Themselves
D’Youville University, in Buffalo, N.Y., had an A.I. robot speak at its commencement on Saturday. Not everyone was happy about…
U.S. Suspends Funding for Group at Center of Covid Origins Fight
The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with…
Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in…
Why Do People Make Music?
Music baffled Charles Darwin. Mankind’s ability to produce and enjoy melodies, he wrote in 1874, “must be ranked amongst the…
Did You Have Syphilis When You Were Pregnant? We Want to Hear From You.
Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the…
What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, Diabetes and Kidney Disease
And they’re increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these diseases.Heart disease, diabetes and kidney…
Baobab Trees Had a Strange Evolutionary Journey
New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland…