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☆ Families who sued social media companies years ago are taking matters into their own hands
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Now there are hundreds of such lawsuits against social media platforms, alleging teenagers across the country have been harmed from exposure to social media, according to Matthew Bergman, the founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, from where many of these lawsuits have been filed. Jaime Puerta said he has met with police departments, government agencies and schools to discuss the dangers of social media platforms. Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement on lawsuit against social media companies at City Hall in New York City. Next, she said she wants to work with lawmakers to help increase the age requirement to access social media sites. Donna and Chris Dawley have attended conferences, events and Congressional hearings to raise awareness about social media addiction.

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☆ Buy these 6 stocks now to bet on the AI revolution and other rapidly growing industries, according to the managers behind a fund that's rebounded from bottom 1% performance last year to a top 1% perfo
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here are six top growth stocks in rapidly expanding industries like artificial intelligence. In an ocean of growth-focused funds, the Virtus Zevenbergen Innovative Growth Stock Fund (SAGAX) has an unrivaled knack for standing out — for better or worse. The basket of growth stocks has logged an astounding 62% year-to-date gain, which makes it one of the best-performing mutual funds in 2023. How to successfully invest in growth stocks in any marketThe core tenets that have anchored the Virtus Zevenbergen Innovative Growth Stock Fund through the storms of the last few years are simple, though following them can be challenging. The Virtus Zevenbergen Innovative Growth Stock Fund usually has 30-to-40 holdings at a time, Dennison said, and stocks stay in the portfolio for an average of over five years.

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☆ Top 25 roundup: Brandon Miller plays, leads No. 2 Tide to OT win
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Feb 22, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) dribbles the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Miller hasn't been charged with a crime and the school announced hours before Wednesday's game that Miller would play against the Gamecocks. Gregory "GG" Jackson Jr. scored 19 points for South Carolina (10-18, 3-12), which lost for the 10th time in 12 games. Jayden Gardner, who scored 16 points, was the lone Virginia player to reach double figures. Bryce Hopkins scored 16 points and Jared Bynum contributed 14 for Providence (20-8, 12-5), which was outrebounded 40-20.

☆ Top 25 roundup: 17-0 surge carries Rutgers past No. 10 Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Aundre Hyatt chipped in 11 for Rutgers, which survived shooting 36.7 percent and a quiet showing from Clifford Omoruyi. Miller Kopp scored 21 points for Indiana (7-1, 0-1) but the rest of the Hoosiers experienced frustrating showings against Rutgers' varied defenses. Logan Johnson recorded 17 points, six rebounds and five assists for Saint Mary's (6-3), which lost its third straight game. Matthew Cleveland added 11 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, with Jalen Warley and Caleb Mills each scoring seven points. Alex Arians finished with (17 points, six rebounds), followed by William Kyle III (eight points, six rebounds, five assists) and Zeke Mayo (12 points, seven rebounds).

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