Several arrested after woman dies in ‘suicide pod’ from the BBC
Swiss police arrest several people after the controversial pod is used for the first time.Read More
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Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an ‘epidemic’ for today’s youth from ABC
Prince Harry said today’s youth is in the midst of an “epidemic” of anxiety, depression and social isolation due to negative experiences online, as he brought his campaign to help children and their parents navigate cyberspace to this week’s Clinton Gl…Read More
Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations from NPR Asma Khalid
President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said “some things are more important than staying in power.” (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago) Read More
Three killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment from the BBC
The daytime attack using guided bombs wounds another 31 people in the north-eastern Ukrainian city.Read More
War with Russia closer to end than we think – Zelensky from the BBC
The Ukrainian president says his country has to be “very strong” in order to push Russia to the negotiating table.Read More
Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops from the Verge Gaby Del Valle
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images You should never voluntarily hand your phone to a police officer. It’s going to become increasingly tempting for the cops to ask and for you to comply, especially as more and more states adopt digital ID systems that allow driver’s licenses and state IDs to be added…
‘We just had to flee’: Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment from the BBC
Thousands have fled southern Lebanon while others say they are leaving the capital Beirut.Read More
The best Fitbits for your fitness and health from the Verge Victoria Song
Fitbit makes an array of fitness trackers, from basic fitness bands to full-fledged smartwatches, though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically a Fitbit. | Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge Whether you want a basic fitness tracker or a smartwatch, there’s a Fitbit for everyone — though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically…
Rival tribe shootouts kill 30 in Papua New Guinea from the BBC
A land dispute near a gold mine has caused a spiral of violence between rival clans.Read More
Couple accused of murdering teen to steal baby acquitted from the BBC
Robert and Anne Geeves were accused of killing an intellectually disabled teen to steal her baby.Read More