Category: Teenager
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Study Highlights Risks of Facial Recognition Technologies
Smile! Your face is being filmed, classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies, most of the time without your knowledge. A study by the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU), in partnership with the Center for Studies on Security and Citizenship (CESeC), an academic institution linked to Candido Mendes University in Rio de Janeiro,…
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International Students: A Vital Force in U.S. Universities and the National Economy
International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With over one million enrolled annually, their presence not only enriches campus life but also contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, research innovation, and global diplomacy. Academic and Cultural Contributions International students bring a wealth of…
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Rio de Janeiro Becomes World Book Capital
In April, the Marvelous City celebrated the official opening of Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital, a title granted to the city by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The most recent cities selected by UNESCO were Sharjah (2019), Kuala Lumpur (2020), Tbilisi (2021), Guadalajara (2022), Accra (2023) and Strasbourg (2024).…
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Stress vs. Anxiety: How to Identify the Difference
Stress and anxiety present similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short-term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety can persist and not have an easily identifiable trigger. Both stress and anxiety are a natural part of the fight-or-flight response and the body’s reaction to danger. The purpose of this response is to ensure…
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Disinformation about Autism on Telegram Surges in Latin America and the Caribbean
In the last five years, the volume of disinformation about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown more than 15,000 percent in Latin American and Caribbean chat groups on the instant messaging app Telegram. It was even more intense in the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it surged 635 percent. The data can be…
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U.S. Government Directs Consulates to Deny Student Visas Based on Social Media
The U.S. government has ordered consulates to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude individuals they consider to support terrorism. A letter from the U.S. State Department dated March 25 outlines a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes…
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Harvard Will Be Free for Families Earning Up to $200,000
Harvard University announced on Monday (17) that it will make its tuition free for students from families with an annual income of $200,000 or less, starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
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Measles Outbreak in Texas: Latest Updates
As of February, Texas is facing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since the end of January. This increase has resulted in one death—a school-aged unvaccinated child—and 20 hospitalizations. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the South Plains region, notably in Gaines County, which has one of the…
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Trump Wants Undocumented Immigrants to Register to Avoid Criminal Prosecution
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday (25) that undocumented immigrants aged 14 and older in the United States must register and provide their fingerprints to the U.S. government or potentially face criminal prosecution. The announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a drastic escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure millions of…
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Many New Experiences Debuting in Orlando in 2025
Orlando will debut more than 25 new experiences in 2025, including its first new theme park in over 25 years, promising an “Unbelievably Real” getaway filled with themed restaurants and vibrant nightlife.