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Summary: Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research. Even with equal physical stimulation, only socially connected rats performed as well as younger ones on complex memory tests, while isolated rats showed significant decline. Brain imaging revealed stronger hippocampal activity and more balanced decision-making circuits …

NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan urged parents to stand against social media companies that they said lure children with predatory algorithms designed to exploit their data amid the “explosion of unregulated artificial intelligence.” “Like so many parents, we think constantly about how to embrace technology’s benefits while safeguarding against its dangers,” Meghan said Thursday night at Spring …

Here’s a new element of the East Coast vs. West Coast beef: The City of New York is reaching across the country to sue tech giants headquartered in California over allegations that their platforms have created a youth mental health crisis. The city, along with its school districts and health department, alleges that “gross negligence” on the part of Meta, …

New York City sues social media companies for allegedly addicting children  Reuters NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children  Al Jazeera New York City sues social media companies, alleging they ‘created a youth mental health crisis’  Business Insider New Palestine schools join legal fight against social media influences  The Daily Reporter – Greenfield Indiana New York City sues tech giants for fueling …

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, despite the government shutdown, a Trump administration official told CNN. The latest CPI data was previously scheduled for release on October 15. It’s unclear whether the report will still be released next week or delayed …

Fortnite has assembled its largest ever cast of Halloween crossovers in time for the game’s latest Fortnitemares celebrations, including Wednesday Addams, though the event’s announcement got off to a messy start last night due to a social media snafu involving rap star Doja Cat and mention of a sex toy. This year’s spooky shenanigans are partly centered on musician and …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones decided to deactivate his social media accounts this week after the effort by the Kansas City Chiefs’ star pass rusher was called into question in the final seconds of last week’s loss in Jacksonville. The Chiefs had just driven 86 yards to take the lead when Trevor Lawrence led …

Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones has faced criticism over his lack of effort on Trevor Lawrence’s game-winning touchdown run on Sunday. If you can’t handle the heat, get off social media. Jones did just that, deactivating his social media accounts this week. The three-time All-Pro stood and watched while Lawrence fell after having his right foot stepped on by his …

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, President Trump said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker “should be in jail.” “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] Officers!” Mr. Trump posted. “Governor Pritzker also!” Pritzker issued a statement on X in response to President Trump’s post. “I will …

Summary: Researchers have pinpointed specific brain cells that control how animals react to social defeat, offering new insight into the biology of dominance and submission. In male mice, neurons in the dorsomedial striatum—known as cholinergic interneurons—were found to regulate the “loser effect,” where past defeats lower an individual’s future social rank. When these neurons were removed, mice stopped exhibiting submissive …