TikTok creator Megan Homme encourages solo vacations for the autonomy and safety they offer, highlighting safe international destinations like Iceland, Tokyo, Wellington, New Zealand, Stockholm, and Singapore.
India's incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to win a third term in office as the country begins its 6-week long election. Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir valley accused Modi's administration of denying permissions for campaign events. Modi's BJP is skipping elections in Kashmir for the first time since 1996.
Hillary Clinton urges women to vote for President Joe Biden, emphasizing the importance of protecting women's rights and autonomy.
Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the US Air Force Test Pilot School and other collaborators, showcased the X-62A Vista, an aircraft flown entirely by artificial intelligence. The event demonstrated the aircraft's autonomous capabilities in tactical maneuvers and simulated threats, marking a significant breakthrough in combat aviation.
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force Test Pilot School showcased the X-62A Vista, an aircraft flown entirely by artificial intelligence. The AI technology demonstrated autonomous air-to-air combat capabilities, marking a significant breakthrough in combat aviation.
Tesla Inc. cuts prices of models and Full Self-Driving software in China, Europe, and the US due to slumping sales and excess inventory. Elon Musk announces price reductions, staff layoffs, shareholder vote on compensation package, and recalls Cybertruck pickups. Tesla's market share in China drops amid concerns about competition and autonomy plans.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that American teenagers are facing a mental health crisis due to too much screen time and too little autonomy. He recommends giving children more independence and delaying access to smartphones. Parents can change laws and norms to support this. Haidt co-founded Let Grow, an organization that promotes childhood independence. He suggests giving children flip phones for communication without internet access. The Anxious Generation also addresses the issue of screen-based habits in young children.
Deb Robertson advocates for medical-assisted death as a way to have control over her end-of-life experience. The practice is legal in some states and being debated in others, sparking moral and ethical arguments among Americans.
Former MLB outfielder Eric Byrnes advocates for a 'Let Them Play' philosophy in youth sports, encouraging kids to have freedom, make decisions, and learn from their experiences.
Hong Kong passed national security laws imposed by Beijing, further limiting the city's autonomy. The new laws grant authorities more power to crack down on opposition, potentially impacting various groups including entrepreneurs, civil servants, and journalists. The legislation has been criticized for stifling freedom of expression and could affect Hong Kong's international status.
Tradwife influencers on social media promote traditional gender roles, emphasizing homemaking and subservience to husbands. Enitza Templeton shares her story of breaking free from this lifestyle, advocating for women's independence. The lifestyle can lead to power imbalances and abuse, highlighting the importance of communication and autonomy in relationships.