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Mississippi's Tech Startups Get a Boost

October 17, 2025

Mississippi is trying to grow its tech scene. Innovate Mississippi is helping with a 12-week program for startups. Seven companies are getting money and training. They will pitch to investors soon. Alex Bucklew and Johnathan McAdory started SimpleScript. It finds the best price for prescription dru

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TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

October 8, 2024

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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Can Teenagers Really Find Solace in Social Media?

September 19, 2024

The world of social media has long been a subject of debate when it comes to its impact on young people's mental health. Recently, Instagram announced a new feature, Teen Accounts, aimed at addressing the harm social media can cause to teenagers. The feature includes private accounts for kids under

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Reviving Childhood Freedom: A Path to Better Mental Health

September 17, 2024

As we navigate the complexities of modern childhood, it's essential to acknowledge the profound impact of our built environment on kids' mental health. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, has sounded the alarm on the crisis of youth mental health, and experts like Jonathan Haidt and Peter Gray