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• Why Are European Leaders Silent After a Summer of Climate Shock?

  26-08-2026 08:14 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisDespite four heatwaves that have scorched Europe this summer—shattering temperature records, fanning unprecedented fires, and causing thousands of excess deaths—few politicians want to talk about climate action. One exception is France's radical-left firebrand, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who warned recently that the term "climate change" may sound "almost reassuring," but its actual impact will feel like "landing on another planet whenever we...
  
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• Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Case

  26-08-2026 08:14 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will pay $17 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general over the mental health risks posed to children by its social media platforms. Court filings on Wednesday detail changes Meta must implement to safeguard its platform for the use of minors. Those requirements include limits on daily use, blocking access at night, more parental tools, and greater proof of age standards.
  
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