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Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

It's simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute break spent on your phone was closer to 30 minutes. Olivia Yokubonis, armed with a kind voice and scientific research, often pops up in feeds on social platforms, gently reminding viewers that they might not remember the video they saw two videos before she appeared on the screen. Yokubonis is a content creator who goes by the name Olivia Unplugged online, making videos to combat ...

Campy thrillers to chilling horror all available at library

From campy thrillers to chilling horror, here is a look at some new editions to Peter White Public Library’s Adult Fiction Collection: • “Cursed Daughters” — a novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite tells the story of multiple women, each afflicted by a matrilineal curse: to pursue men but ...

Mackinac Island really a summer paradise

Today, in this article, I’m going to tell you about the time I visited Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island last summer with my mom, brother, my aunt and my two cousins. It started with a three-hour car ride to Mackinaw City to check into our hotel. On our way, we stopped at a zoo to stretch ...

Muhammad Ali stamp unveiled in champ’s hometown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime. The Postal Service printed 22 million of the Ali stamps, which feature an Associated ...

Acidifying oceans could weaken sharks’ fearsome teeth

PORTLAND, Maine — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That is the takeaway from a study performed by a group of German ...

Mummified cheetahs shed light on lost populations

NEW YORK — Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old. Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of ...