Google Got More Than $10 Million for Ads That Misled People Seeking Abortions

Google has directed hundreds of thousands of people searching for information about abortions and pregnancy in the U.S. to the websites of misleading, fake clinics that don’t actually provide abortion or medical services—and made millions of dollars in the process, a new study says. A report published Thursday from the Center for Countering Digital Hate … Read more

For Some Women With ADHD, TikTok Is the First Place They Felt Heard

Emilie Leyes, 27, works with actors in New York to build mental resilience and manage work stress. When she started scrolling through TikToks about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it was because she wanted to learn more about people with ADHD—so that she could better help clients who had the condition. Leyes quickly discovered, though, … Read more

Your Kid’s School Needs Better Ventilation to Help Keep COVID-19 in Check

Across the country, K-12 schools are starting their next year of classes in the middle of a COVID-19 surge. As the BA.5 Omicron subvariant drives thousands of reinfections, schools have largely put aside safety measures like mask requirements and physical distancing. In response, some parents and experts are trying to improve ventilation in schools, since … Read more