Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case

Nicholls: The fallout from a landmark social media addiction case
The London Free Press
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms
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Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology

Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar

Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar
The Lucknow Sentinel
The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.
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Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?

Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?
The Lucknow Sentinel
The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers
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Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean
Great Lakes Echo

No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026
Kincardine News
Outside, the Point Clark Community Centre looked like a scene from Disney’s Frozen, but inside, tables were loaded with warm casseroles contributed by about 60 Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) members for their first meeting of 2026 on Feb. 24. Following a hearty potluck lunch and friendly chatter, retired teacher Tim
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DNR takes rare step, intervenes in Consumers Energy dam sale proposal

DNR takes rare step, intervenes in Consumers Energy dam sale proposal
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has intervened in Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its suite of 13 hydroelectric dams to a Maryland private equity firm. It’s the first time […]
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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings
Great Lakes Echo

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 

Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 
Great Lakes Echo

By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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Teen software developer seeking investors to grow Kincardine business

Teen software developer seeking investors to grow Kincardine business
Kincardine News
A local high school student is making a name for himself in the tech world. “I’ve really just been tinkering around with electronics since I was about 10,” said software developer Shareef Faddah, 17, in a March 12 interview. “In seventh grade, I started to teach myself how to program
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