Day: August 6, 2023

10 things you need to know today: July 29, 2023

1 Congress breaks for August recess without path to avoid shutdown Lawmakers left Congress for their August recess at the end of this week without a clear path forward to avoid a looming government shutdown. Both the House and Senate had entered recess by Saturday, and are not due back in the nation’s Capitol until…

6 rustic homes in Wyoming

Jackson Surrounded by three green acres with sweeping views of the Tetons, this two-bedroom cabin is also just a short drive from town. The home features full-log construction, wood floors, exposed beams, a kitchen with Lacanche oven and range, a primary suite with stone fireplace, a wraparound porch, and an attached two-car garage. Outside are…

Will Threads kill Twitter?

Watch out world — there’s a new social network in town. On July 5, Facebook parent company Meta launched Threads, an Instagram-integrated, text-based conversation app directly positioned to take down Twitter. “We’ve been hearing from creators and public figures who are interested in having a platform that is sanely run,” Meta Chief Product Officer Chris…

Social media giants face lawsuits over teen mental health concerns

First Look Social media giants face lawsuits over teen mental health concerns The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next month on whether federal law protects the harmful content the tech industry pushes out through social media. Public entities seek to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth. | View caption…