Phil Jamison

NEW APP MAKES CYBER-BULLYING EASIER

The internet is an amazing invention. It has made our lives easier and more convenient. It has also connected people who might not have ever known each other. Unfortunately, because of the anonymity it provides, the internet has become a dark place as well. Some people use the internet to bully others. Now a new app called Sarahah is making it easier for cyber-bullies to operate without giving up their identity. The popularity of this new app has exploded. Please read more about Sarahah here. Then have a conversation with your kids about why they should never participate in cyber-bullying and why they should speak up if they or someone they know is getting bullied.

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Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

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4 days ago in Music

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7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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