Pratik GajjarInstagram For Kids: A Good or Bad Idea?By TechFacebook could soon roll out a version of its photo-sharing app designed for kids under the age of 13, but not everyone is happy about it. Concerned lawmakers sent a letter to the company asking for more details about the project. Public health experts say it's a bad idea, potentially putting young users "at risk" and even harming their mental health — do they really need to experience FOMO at that age?
Pratik GajjarMcDonald's This Is The Worst Item On The Menu At McDonalds, According To Employees SHEfinds.com - Justine Schwartz If you were planning to grab a McDonald’s ice cream after work–think again. The always-disturbing fast food Reddit chain just captured some …
Pratik GajjarKumbh Mela The Indian government’s silence over Kumbh Mela crowds during Covid-19 exposes its bias verified_publisherQuartz - Rohan Venkataramakrishnan“This is not negligence. It’s a serious criminal act.” “Spreading Covid-19 is also like terrorism, and all those who are spreading the virus are traitors.” “The government should not sit quietly. It should...
Pratik GajjarMilitary Virginia Officer Who Pepper-Sprayed Black Army Lieutenant Is Fired, Revealed Why Cops Are Scared of Losing Their Jobs atlantablackstar.com - Niara Savage One of two Virginia officers who pointed guns at a Black Army officer during a December traffic stop has been fired, officials announced Sunday …
Pratik GajjarFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCoronavirus (COVID-19) New Covid-19 variant in India can hack the immune system more easily. Here’s how we should fight it scroll.in - Prafulla Shriyan, The Conversation After genome sequencing of over 10,000 Covid-19 cases in India, researchers have discovered a new variant with two new mutations which may be better …
Pratik GajjarCoronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 variants have changed the game; vaccines won't be enough United Press International - By The Conversation April 6 (UPI) -- At the end of 2020, there was a strong hope that high levels of vaccination would see humanity finally gain the upper hand over …
Pratik GajjarCalifornia California family blames coronavirus pandemic after son, 19, killed himself The Mercury News - Allyson Escobar At more than 6 feet tall, Jack Green was handsome, charismatic and athletic. Following in the footsteps of his father – a former U.S. record-holder on …
Pratik GajjarFacebook Messenger If These Apps Are Still on Your Phone, Someone May Be Spying on You rd.com - Leah Campbell Some of the most popular apps you love and have come to rely on could be posing more of a danger than they're worth. Here's what you need to …
Pratik GajjarElectric Vehicles The US Is Real Close to Screwing Up Electric Vehicle Charging Forever verified_publisherVICE - Aaron GordonThere is no such thing as "the" EV charging network. It's a complicated patchwork of plugs and proprietary software. And unless something changes, it's only going to get worse. Last week, the electric...
Pratik Gajjar In Oregon, Scientists Find a Virus Variant With a Worrying Mutation verified_publisherThe New York Times - Apoorva MandavilliScientists in Oregon have spotted a homegrown version of a fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that first surfaced in Britain — but now combined with a mutation that may make the variant less susceptible...
Pratik GajjarLubbock A toddler swallowed a button battery and died. Her mom is taking action. verified_publisherTODAY - Meghan Holohan"This story needs to be told. It didn’t have to happen." At the end of October, a spunky 17-month-old named Reese started wheezing. Her mother, Trista Hamsmith, took the congested, stuffy toddler to the...
