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Surgeon General Wants Social Media to Include Warning of Mental Health Risks

Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks. On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". According to Murthy, the warning would include language that alerts users to potential mental health harms associated with using social media. A surgeon general’s warning label, which requires congressional action, would regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Evidence from tobacco labels shows that surgeon general’s warnings can increase awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Murthy reportedly went on to acknowledge that a warning alone has limitations and fails to make social media safe. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend around five hours a day on popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. . In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children.". One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and 2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.

West Bengal Train Accident: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Govt, Says ‘They Only Care About elections’

Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees, including officials, engineers, technical staff, and workers. She highlighted that their old pension has been withdrawn and accused the government of focusing more on elections and manipulation rather than governance. Congress leader Pawan Khera also condemned the government, pointing out the recurring nature of such tragic incidents and accusing the ministry of not learning from past mistakes. He criticised the ministers for visiting the incident site primarily for publicity and emphasised that in the past, leaders from his party would resign after such accidents, setting a standard of accountability. #KanchanjunghaExpress #MamataBanerjee #PawanKhera #RailwayMinistry #TrainAccidents #BJP #TMC #Congress #AshwiniVaishnaw #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~PR.152~

Merrick Garland Held in Contempt of Congress

Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports. The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote. Only one Republican, David Joyce, voted in opposition. . As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement. Garland is held in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. . Following the contempt vote, Garland said House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.". Today’s vote disregards the constitutional separation of powers, the Justice Department’s need to protect its investigations, and the substantial amount of information we have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement. Garland is now the third U.S. attorney general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. . In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.". He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.". The short-term political benefits of those tactics will never make up for the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'

Mallikarjun Kharge’s Big Claim, Says ‘PM Modi Doesn’t Have Mandate, Gov't Can Fall Anytime’ | Watch

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the coalition government at the Centre has been formed by mistake and could fall anytime. In the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, the BJP bagged a total of 240 seats, falling short of the majority mark of 272, and the party relied on its allies to form the government. #MallikarjunKharge #PMModi #ModiMandate #GovernmentCrisis #PoliticalClaim #IndianPolitics #CongressLeader #ModiGovernment #IndiaNews #PoliticalTension #GovtMandate #PMModiNews #KhargeStatement #PoliticalDebate ~PR.152~GR.103~GR.122~HT.318~

Delhi Water Crisis: ‘Matka Phod’ Protests By Congress Amid Water Crisis In Delhi | Watch

Congress workers held a 'Matka Phod' protest in Delhi's Krishna Nagar to highlight the water crisis and accused both the AAP-led Delhi government and the BJP-led central government of neglect and public deception. The protest aimed to raise awareness and pressure the authorities to effectively address the water issues, alleging a conspiracy involving the government and the tanker mafia. AAP leader Atishi stated that the government is taking steps to reduce water wastage. Meanwhile, the Delhi government filed an affidavit pointing to the tanker mafia operating on the Haryana side of the Yamuna River. The ongoing water crisis in Delhi is further aggravated by scorching heat waves and rising temperatures. #DelhiWaterCrisis #MatkaPhodProtest #CongressProtest #WaterShortage #DelhiProtests #WaterCrisisDelhi #AAPvsBJP #DelhiGovernment #TankerMafia #WaterScarcity #DelhiHeatwave #WaterIssues #SaveWaterDelhi #DelhiPolitics #WaterWoes ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

‘Attack on India’s Unity Failed!’: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Ayodhya Defeat| Watch

At a public meeting in Wayanad, Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "BJP lost in Ayodhya, they lost in Uttar Pradesh. They lost because they were attacking the idea of India. In our constitution, India is called a union of states, languages, history, culture, religion and traditions..." He accused the BJP of not respecting India's diversity and pluralism as enshrined in the constitution. #BJP #RahulGandhi #Wayanad #KeralaCongress #Ayodhya #UttarPradesh #Worldnews #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.155~

Rahul Gandhi Mock PM Modi Over Defeat In Ayodhya, Says ‘People Of Ayodhya Have Given The Message’

Congress MP from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, addressed public gatherings, commenting on various political issues. He remarked on the recent political events, stating, "The truth is the Prime Minister barely escaped in Varanasi and he would have been defeated himself in Varanasi. The BJP was defeated in Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya have given a message that we do appreciate hatred and violence..." Furthermore, Gandhi emphasised the importance of constitutional values, asserting, "...Every single history and tradition in this country is protected by our Constitution.” #RahulGandhi #WayanadMP #Modi3.0 #ModiCabinet #LSElection2024 #LSElectionResults #RahulGandhiWayanad #RahulGandhiRaeBareli #PublicMeeting #VaranasiElection #AyodhyaDefeat #Constitution #PoliticalCommentary #IndiaPolitics #DemocraticValues #UnityInDiversity #ConstitutionalProtection #IndianHeritage #PoliticalSpeech ~ED.101~PR.152~

Chandrababu Naidu Takes Oath As The CM Of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan As Deputy CM| PM Modi Attends

The BJP and its ally, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), have taken charge of Andhra Pradesh following a decisive TDP victory in the assembly polls. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister for the fourth time, with PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda attending the ceremony. Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, and Nara Lokesh, Naidu's son, also took the oath along with 22 others. The TDP's support was crucial in helping the BJP form the government. #ChandrababuNaidu #AndhraPradesh #PawanKalyan #DeputyCM #ChiefMinister #OathCeremony #PMModi #BJP #TDP #JanaSena #AssemblyPolls #PoliticalNews #NewGovernment #IndianPolitics #NaiduCM #Modi3.0 #ModiCabinet ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.122~