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Up For Debate: Do Video Games Make Us Smarter?
Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate: Do video games make us smarter?
Up For Debate: Do Video Games Make Us Smarter?
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Posted: 9:35 a.m. EDT Jul 26, 2018
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The Taylor Swift effect and the sudden surge in female NFL fans
A new report found that 64% of Gen Z and millennial women now hold a favorable view of the NFL, the highest figure ever.
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Mental health program aims to break down barriers for Hispanics
Stigma is a primary reason Hispanics say they don't seek mental health treatment. A program in El Paso is trying a different approach to reach them.
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Post-pandemic work world leaves more employees feeling isolated
It's estimated that the U.S. economy lost more than $400 billion in productivity last year due to workers feeling socially isolated.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
Amazon will soon offer its smart grocery carts to other retail stores
The company said its Dash Carts will be made available in third-party retailers beyond its Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market locations.
'Narrowly avoided crash' at DC-area airport sparks FAA investigation
Lawmakers said it was a "horrifying example" of the effects of undermining slot and perimeter rules, calling the airport's runway "overburdened."
