A viral video features a woman in San Francisco holding what appears to be a crystal clear phone, later identified as a non-functional acrylic piece called the ‘methaphone’. This device was created to provide a tactile experience, reflecting concerns about technology addiction, as it symbolizes the disconnect caused by actual smartphones. While some TikTok users mock the product’s concept, experts warn about the rising phone addiction among youth, linking it to mental health issues.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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