Astronomers and satellite operators are locked in a quiet but growing conflict over the night sky. For scientists, swarms of satellites are leaving streaks that spoil images and obscure discoveries. For companies, those same satellites promise global internet coverage and commercial opportunity.[...]
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Listen: Sweden’s new preschool curriculum throws out digital learning tools
Sweden is rethinking screen time for its youngest learners. A new preschool curriculum, now in effect, shifts away from digital tools like tablets and apps, urging educators to use them sparingly—if at all, for children under two. Education Minister Simona Mohamsson says[...]
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Previously redacted details in Utah’s Snapchat lawsuit are now public
Utah’s legal battle with Snapchat has entered a new phase—and the latest revelations are deeply troubling. State officials have unsealed details that show just how far the app’s reach goes into the lives of Utah’s children, from late-night screen time to explicit[...]
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Can AI think – and should it? What it means to think, from Plato to ChatGPT
Can AI actually think? Plato and Aristotle might have something to say about that. Their ancient distinctions between reason, intuition, and wisdom offer a surprising lens on today’s technologies. Machines may analyze data and generate responses that look like thought, but do[...]
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What exactly is “brain rot” — and how to identify and overcome it
“Brain rot” — it’s a phrase that sounds dramatic, but it’s struck a nerve in today’s hyper-scrolling culture. Named Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, it captures what happens when we consume too much short-form, low-effort content, leaving us distracted, drained,[...]
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The Minimalists will return to TEDxFargo with a new message: ‘Scrolling is the new smoking’
The Minimalists—Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and newcomer T.K. Coleman—are returning to Fargo for TEDxFargo 2025, eight years after their memorable talk captivated local audiences. This time, they’re tackling digital clutter, sharing insights from a year without social media in their talk,[...]
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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
When false information spreads like wildfire online, the damage often outruns the correction. But what if we could stop the spark before it ignites? That’s the promise of “pre-bunking”—a proactive approach to misinformation that trains people to spot manipulation tactics before they’re[...]
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When the Bell Rings, the Debate Begins: What Data and Kids Tell Us (So Far) About School Phone Bans
Florida has taken a firm stance: starting this fall, phones are out of reach in K-8 classrooms statewide. But the debate over school cellphone bans is far from settled—and the voices often left out are those of the students themselves. A new[...]
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On This Day | Deal Seekers Beware!
It is just another argument in favor of patronizing legitimate merchants in your own community and passing the fly-by-night peddlers by. In most cases anything that the peddler who rings your door bell has [...]Read More... from On This Day | Deal[...]
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Here’s how to retrain your brain to crave movement more than screen time
We all know the feeling — reaching for your phone when you’re stressed, tired, or just need a break. But what if moving your body could offer more relief than another scroll through social media? A new book from psychologist Diana Hill[...]
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Gov. Armstrong advocates for eliminating student cell phone use in public schools
Gov. Kelly Armstrong showed up at two committee hearings and held a press conference Wednesday to advocate for eliminating student cell phone use in North Dakota public schools. Identical amendments replacing most of the bill text were presented to both the Senate[...]
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NC House panel advances bill restricting K-12 student cell phone use
North Carolina lawmakers are weighing how far schools should go in limiting student cell phone use. A new bill moving through the state House would require school districts to set policies on phones during class but stops short of a full ban.[...]
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Watch Out: Cryptocurrency scams involving so-called “Investment Education Foundations”
The North Dakota Securities Department is warning the public about a new investment scam involving fake “investment education foundations” that lure investors with promises of education on stocks and cryptocurrency, “risk-free” trials, and loans. The main goal of the scammers is to[...]
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Canada’s Hudson’s Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay has been a cornerstone of Canadian commerce, evolving from a fur-trading empire to a high-end department store chain. Now, the country’s oldest retailer is fighting to stay afloat. Struggling with debt, declining foot traffic, and economic pressures,[...]
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Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says
From Manitoba to Minot, election misinformation is a growing concern. Our northern neighbors are considering hefty fines—up to $20,000 a day—for those who spread misleading claims about elections. It’s a bold move, but one that raises tough questions: How do you separate[...]
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Social media companies applaud Utah’s latest bill aimed at teen social media use
Utah is taking another step to regulate teen social media use, this time by shifting responsibility to app stores. A newly passed bill would require Apple and Google to verify users’ ages and link minors’ accounts to a parent’s for approval before[...]