Edward Leano

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• Jul 18, 2018

  Excess Smartphone, Social Media and Tech Use by Teens Linked to ADHD Symptoms, Study Says

  The current generation of teens is generally seen as heavy consumers of digital tech — smartphones, social media and the internet in particular. A new study has emerged, however, suggesting that this trend of habitual use of digital media could lead to the development of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder over time.

• Jul 18, 2018

  U.S. Treasury No Longer Requires Groups Like Planned Parenthood, NRA to Identify Financial Donors

  The U.S. Treasury has announced on Monday, July 16, that it will be freeing certain organizations from a previous requirement to identify their financial donors to U.S. tax agencies. Among these groups are some of the more politically active tax-exempt groups like the National Rifle Association and Planned Parenthood.

• Jul 17, 2018

  'Stranger Things' Season 3 Teaser Is a Retro Ad for a Mall

  "Stranger Things" season 3 is coming soon on Netflix, and the streaming platform has come up with a teaser for it that, out of all possible things, is a 1980's style ad for a mall. Among the old-fashioned effects and grainy footage are a sneak peek at some of the characters this upcoming season as well.

• Jul 17, 2018

  Cristiano Ronaldo Officially a Juventus Player

  Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his transition from Real Madrid to Juventus, having passed a medical exam earlier on Monday, July 16. The 33-year old superstar was revealed along with his Juventus jersey by the Serie A club on the same day.

• Jul 17, 2018

  'We Are Desperate Parents': Immigrant Detainees Plead to Be Reunited With Children in Touching Letter

  A group of parent immigrants at a detention center in Texas has penned an open letter dedicated to the people of the United States, pleading for help and to be reunited with their children.

• Jul 17, 2018

  Angry Mob in Indonesia Slaughters 300 Crocodiles in Revenge for Man's Death

  A mob of villagers in Indonesia descended upon an animal protection breeding ground and laid waste to nearly 300 crocodiles in the sanctuary. According to officials, the slaughter was done in revenge for the death of a local man.

• Jul 17, 2018

  Adidas Plans to Only Use Recycled Plastics by 2024

  Adidas has joined a growing trend to reduce plastic waste, with the global sportswear giant announcing its commitment to using only recycled plastics in its products by 2024. Adidas has also announced that it will be using recycled plastics in their facilities and offices in about six years.

• Jul 17, 2018

  Top Republicans Turn on Trump Over Comments Accepting Putin's Denial

  The statement from President Donald Trump backing Vladimir Putin's denial of election meddling has earned him a few more critics as he heads back home. Some of the more vocal ones happen to be the more powerful Republicans in Congress, as well.

• Jul 17, 2018

  Trump–Putin Summit: Leaders Meet in Helsinki for One and a Half Hours

  Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had their first one-on-one summit in Helsinki, Finland, spending one and a half hours plus a working lunch in a bilateral discussion. The two then delivered some comments at a joint news conference right after.

• Jul 16, 2018

  Elon Musk Calls British Diver in Thai Cave Rescue a Pedophile

  The desperate mission to rescue a dozen young boys and their soccer coach has ended a success, but a British diver who participated in the operations is still trading barbs with Elon Musk. The SpaceX CEO, who built a mini-submarine for the mission, called the diver a "pedo" in an attack on social media.