Articles for Young People

BORIS JOHNSON: Hapless Starmer and Reeves are doing for Britain's economy what Harold Shipman did for gerontology. But at least young voters are learning about the Doom Loop of Socialism
3 days ago

BORIS JOHNSON: Hapless Starmer and Reeves are doing for Britain's economy what Harold Shipman did for gerontology. But at least young voters are learning about the Doom Loop of Socialism

Daily Mail  

I have been struggling all morning to find reasons to be cheerful. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are the very people who are meant to be promoting growth, but they are in fact destroying it, writes Boris Johnson These Labour goons have a vast majority. Many young people don't even remember Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, …

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Dozens of kids hospitalised from vaping as NHS warns of Xmas flavours like mince pie
3 days, 17 hours ago

Dozens of kids hospitalised from vaping as NHS warns of Xmas flavours like mince pie

Daily Mail  

Health chiefs have criticised firms for selling festive-flavoured vapes to children as they revealed 170 kids have been hospitalised from vaping. Health bosses said flavours such as mince pie, candy cane, Christmas pudding and gingerbread are ‘likely to be appealing to younger age groups’ but there is ‘nothing joyful or fun’ about the serious effect vaping can have on their …

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Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy
3 days, 17 hours ago

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, speaks with individuals involved in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone's planning, construction, management and services, in Hengqin, located at the southern tip of Zhuhai in Guangdong province, Dec 19, 2024. Zhai Zhiran, a doctoral student at Macau University of …

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Terror police chief says forces are 'relying on the public' for tip-offs as reports soar by half - and 'lone wolf' actors are now feared to pose more threat than organised gangs
3 days, 18 hours ago

Terror police chief says forces are 'relying on the public' for tip-offs as reports soar by half - and 'lone wolf' actors are now feared to pose more threat than organised gangs

Daily Mail  

Police are 'relying on the public' to spot suspected terror activity during the festive period as 'lone wolf' actors now pose more of a threat than organised gangs, a senior officer has warned. Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Jon Savell spoke out as the latest statistics show tip-offs to counter-terrorism police soared by 50 per cent this year. Police are …

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I'm a doctor on the frontlines of America's colon cancer crisis and I think a few common ingredients may be responsible
3 days, 22 hours ago

I'm a doctor on the frontlines of America's colon cancer crisis and I think a few common ingredients may be responsible

Daily Mail  

Dr Maria Abreu is on the cutting edge of one of the biggest health tragedies in a generation. The above graph shows the rise of colorectal cancer in Americans under 50 in the last two decades A recent study from researchers in Florida suggests that seed oils and other ultra-processed foods could lead to inflammation and fuel a rise in …

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‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems
54 years, 11 months ago

‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems

CNN  

CNN — Tech for Good is a series that highlights students and young people who are designing technology to make our world a better place. Correspondent Anna Stewart spoke to the students and scientists about what they’ve been up to since appearing on CNN, what’s next for their technologies and why young people might change the world. The marine ecologist’s …

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A better society through voluntary work
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5 days, 17 hours ago

A better society through voluntary work

China Daily  

A volunteer in the Xingxinxiangyin project plays basketball with a boy with autism. From Dec 1 to 3, Wan joined thousands of students from across the country at the seventh China Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition and Volunteer Service Exchange Meeting in Shantou, Guangdong province. Wan's voluntary project, named "Xingxinxiangyin", which provides rehabilitation services for children with autism, was selected …

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The ties that bind
5 days, 17 hours ago

The ties that bind

China Daily  

LIANG GUOXIU/CHINA DAILY Young people reflect on the connection between Macao and the Chinese mainland and the changes that have transpired over a quarter century. In addition to cultural and family ties, 20-year-old Iao Weng-u has noticed that young people from Macao and the mainland are increasingly connected through popular culture. "Mainland brands are opening stores in Macao, and young …

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The ties that bind
5 days, 17 hours ago

The ties that bind

China Daily  

Young people reflect on the connection between Macao and the Chinese mainland and the changes that have transpired over a quarter century. "Mainland brands are opening stores in Macao, and young people there are also enjoying mainland TV dramas," said Iao, a translation major at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Jiangsu province. "Many people from Macao now work on the mainland, …

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A better society through voluntary work
5 days, 17 hours ago

A better society through voluntary work

China Daily  

For Wan Shiyu, a 20-year-old social work major at Wuhan University of Technology in Hubei province, voluntary work goes beyond her studies — it represents a commitment by young people to social development and mutual care through selfless devotion and compassion. From Dec 1 to 3, Wan joined thousands of students from across the country at the seventh China Youth …

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Going no-contact with MAGA parents: Crucial self-care or the “unraveling of America”?
5 days, 17 hours ago

Going no-contact with MAGA parents: Crucial self-care or the “unraveling of America”?

Salon  

"People are saying if you have a conservative family member, don't invite them to Thanksgiving or Christmas. Adult children in estrangement forums argue that Coleman is overly aggressive in his efforts at family reconciliation and too quick to blame "the younger generation's dysfunction," as one redditor put it. Coleman said that he wished political opinions were less important, but would …

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New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity
6 days, 2 hours ago

New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the proposed orders could include measures to restrict online …

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Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online
6 days, 17 hours ago

Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online

NL Times  

The risk of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands remains “substantial,” the fourth most severe threat level out of five, according to the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. There is a “realistic” possibility of an attack, particularly because of the speed at which young people are radicalizing online, both in right-wing extremist circles and jihadist circles. Young people who …

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Private Equity Is Making Big Money From UK’s Most Vulnerable
1 week ago

Private Equity Is Making Big Money From UK’s Most Vulnerable

Live Mint  

Jade Barnett was 15 when she was driven 250 miles away from her home in London to Blackpool, in the northwest of England. “We’re aware that some registered children’s homes have become an investment vehicle for private equity, often based overseas,” says Yvette Stanley, national director of social care at Ofsted, the regulator for this market. “Too often, when phrases …

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TikTok is a go-to news source for young people. Legacy media wants in.
1 week ago

TikTok is a go-to news source for young people. Legacy media wants in.

Live Mint  

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst has his routine down when reporting from Tel Aviv, or Kyiv, or Beirut: He clears his throat, looks into the camera and records a segment for the news network. “By using social media, I’m able to connect with a younger audience that may not traditionally be watching cable news and get them interested …

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Explosive increase in young online gamblers since legalization
1 week ago

Explosive increase in young online gamblers since legalization

NL Times  

The number of young adult gamblers has increased explosively since the Netherlands legalized online gambling in 2021. Since that year, the number of active online gambling accounts registered to young adults aged 18 to 24 has increased by 340 percent to almost 300,000, Nieuswuur reported based on figures from the Netherlands Gambling Authority. A quarter of active online gambling accounts …

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British pubs are worried they’ll run out of Guinness
1 week, 1 day ago

British pubs are worried they’ll run out of Guinness

CNN  

CNN — At the Sheephaven Bay pub in London, tucked just behind Camden High Street, Guinness accounts for more than 50% of draft beer sales. “Now it’s a cool drink.” With the sudden increase in demand, Diageo has told some pub owners that it would set allocation limits on Guinness to ensure distribution can last through the holiday season. On …

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GPs report 75% surge in youth seeking help for suicidal thoughts, attempts
1 week, 2 days ago

GPs report 75% surge in youth seeking help for suicidal thoughts, attempts

NL Times  

General practitioners in the Netherlands report a sharp increase in the number of young people seeking help for suicidal thoughts or attempts. In the third quarter of 2024, consultations for these issues among individuals aged 0 to 24 were 75 percent higher compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to new research by organizations including the National Institute for Public …

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Tens of thousands of kids not attending school even though they want to
1 week, 3 days ago

Tens of thousands of kids not attending school even though they want to

NL Times  

Tens of thousands of children in the Netherlands are not going to school even though a large share of this group would like to. Other children are allegedly not welcome at their school for a period of time while the school is officially registering them as “sick.” If they were also included, there would be almost 280,000 children who do …

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L.A. wants to ban using nitrous oxide to get high. But challenges loom
1 week, 3 days ago

L.A. wants to ban using nitrous oxide to get high. But challenges loom

LA Times  

Nitrous oxide canisters used to get high lie on a street in downtown San Francisco in February 2022. In a 14-0 vote last month, the council directed the city attorney to analyze Rialto’s 2017 ordinance to ban the sale of nitrous oxide to minors. “Nitrous oxide is a trending drug that is extremely addictive, harmful, and now more than ever, …

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Mystery surrounds why bowel cancer in young people is rising so sharply in England
1 week, 4 days ago

Mystery surrounds why bowel cancer in young people is rising so sharply in England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said: “This flagship study reveals that increasing …

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Why later life can be a golden age for friendship
1 week, 4 days ago

Why later life can be a golden age for friendship

BBC  

Why later life can be a golden age for friendship Javier Hirschfeld/ BBC/ Getty Images Friendship can bring powerful benefits in later life, research suggests Our social goals change in surprising ways over our lifespan – and understanding this can help us build fulfilling connections with others, research suggests. For example, compared to younger adults, older adults generally have a …

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Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds
1 week, 4 days ago

Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The global scope of this concerning trend highlights the need for innovative tools to prevent …

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces ‘indefinite’ ban on puberty blockers for children
1 week, 5 days ago

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces ‘indefinite’ ban on puberty blockers for children

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Streeting announced an indefinite ban on the prescription of puberty blockers to children after …

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