Tech & Science

(CBSN Philly) Pandemic depression is a new disorder linked to COVID-19 and it’s growing. Research shows people in major metropolitan areas, like Philadelphia, are being hit harder by mental health challenges. Students have had their lives turned upside down, mainly with disruptions to schooling. The pandemic is impacting everyone and for many, taking a toll on their mental … [Read more...] about ‘Suicide Is a Very Real Threat’: Pandemic Depression New, Growing Disorder Linked to COVID-19

(Fox5) A New York lawmaker has proposed mandating vaccination against COVID-19 if not enough residents voluntarily get the shot once it is available.  Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, who represents parts of Manhattan's West Side, earlier this month introduced a bill that would require the state to "safely and effectively" distribute an FDA-approved vaccine "in accordance … [Read more...] about New York Legislation Could Make COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories filed two separate antitrust lawsuits against Facebook on Wednesday. The suits target two of Facebook’s major acquisitions: Instagram and WhatsApp. Both lawsuits are seeking remedies for the alleged anti-competitive conduct that could result in … [Read more...] about FTC and States Sue Facebook, Could Force It to Divest Instagram and WhatsApp

(New York Post) People with “significant” allergic reactions are being warned not to get Pfizer’s new coronavirus vaccine — after two people needed treatment after being jabbed on the day it was launched in the UK. The unidentified duo — both staff in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) — needed treatment for an “anaphylactoid reaction” Tuesday after they were among the … [Read more...] about UK Issues Allergy Warning About Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine After Patients Fall Ill

(Relevant) For all the terrible things that happen on Twitter — and terrible things do happen — the site’s year-end roundup is less toxic than you might expect. Although even YouTube decided to forego its annual year in review, Twitter dropped a few stats about the year we had on the bird and it’s not all bad. First up, let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. #COVID19 … [Read more...] about Who And What We Tweeted About In 2020: Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant And #BlackLivesMatter