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Harvard study estimates social media companies are making billions of dollars off of kids Harvard study estimates social media companies are making billions of dollars off of kids 02:36 NEW YORK - New…

On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the Big Apple would be the first city to officially classify social media as a public health risk. Social media is an “environmental toxin,” Adams said in a speech, comparing the problem to guns and tobacco. The mayor then promptly went on—where else—social media to talk about it. But unlike guns and tobacco, widespread beliefs about social media’s mental health risks aren’t necessarily backed up by science, a fact you can read about in New York City’s own advisory…

Explore the forefront of technology and innovation by exploring the top robotics classes and workshops Robotics is a fascinating and fun field that combines science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills. Robotics can also inspire creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork among young learners. If you are looking for some robotics classes and workshops for your kids in New York City. BK Bots BK Bots is a robotics program created by former NYC public school physics teacher Sean Spillane. BK Bots…

Some Tesla Superchargers are getting overwhelmed by new Uber drivers in New York City after a new program enabled a lot of Tesla ridesharing vehicles in the city. Last year, New York City became the first major city to mandate that rideshare fleets be electric by 2030. To help move things along, the city made 10,000 new EV licenses available to Uber and Lift drivers. Tesla vehicles have been the most popular choice for drivers using these new licenses. Uber and Tesla have also been working…

More than 300 pro-Palestine protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza were arrested after blocking several major bridges and tunnels during morning rush hour in Manhattan on Monday, Jan. 8. John Chell, the chief of patrol for the New York Police Department, said on Twitter that 325 arrests were made. The protesters blocked roads near the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges, as well as the Holland Tunnel. Per ABC News 7, 120 people alone were arrested at the tunnel before it reopened around…

New research by Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey reveals that major U.S. Atlantic coast cities are sinking at rates surpassing global sea level rise, with areas like New York City, Long Island, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk experiencing significant land subsidence. This phenomenon poses risks to critical infrastructure. Credit: SciTechDaily.comU.S. Atlantic coast cities are sinking faster than the global sea level is rising, posing risks to infrastructure in densely populated areas like New York City…

The woman who was pinned under a food truck when a driver fleeing police plowed into pedestrians in midtown Manhattan early on New Year's Day has been identified as an actor who has appeared in films such as Black Panther and The Color Purple. Carrie Bernans played one of the Dora Milaje women in Black Panther. Actor and stunt performer Carrie Bernans suffered broken bones and chipped teeth and is in a great deal of pain following the crash near Penn Station on Monday, her mother posted to Instagram. Wrap up…

The above graphic features: a spatial map of vertical land motion on the East Coast (left panel); primary, secondary, and interstate roads on Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia (top right panel); and John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (bottom right panel). The yellow, orange and red areas on these maps denote areas of sinking. Credit: Leonard Ohenhen. Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are…

Comedian Pete Davidson was seen enjoying a winter night outing with girlfriend Madelyn Cline in NYC after he mysteriously cancelled some of his shows last minute due to “unforeseen circumstances” The SNL alum and his girlfriend were seen arriving at Bobo's Cafe in Somers, NY- about an hour outside of New York City, on Thursday. The SNL alum and his girlfriend were seen arriving at Bobo's Cafe in Somers, NY- about an hour outside of New York City, on Thursday. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with…

Alec Baldwin was blasted by anti-Israel protesters during a demonstration where hundreds of agitators told Israel to “go to hell.” The incident took place on Monday, December 18, when these people gathered at Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Alec Baldwin was blasted by anti-Israel protesters during a demonstration where hundreds of agitators told Israel to “go to hell" (@HeidiBachram screenshot/X) Protestors told Baldwin he has “no f—king shame” and slammed his “tanking” career while the actor was…