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TikTok Documents, Hurricane Milton Damage, SpaceX Water Pollution
Oct 11, 2024
Joining the discussion are Bobby Allen, an NPR Tech correspondent, Greg Allen, reporting on the impacts of Hurricane Milton in Florida, and Jeff Brumfield, a science correspondent focused on SpaceX. They dive into the chaotic recovery efforts in Florida post-hurricane and the unexpected severity of the damage. Kamala Harris makes a compelling appeal to Spanish-speaking voters. Also, the environmental concerns of SpaceX's rocket launches come to light, sparking debates over pollution and regulatory lapses.
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- Hurricane Milton left Florida dealing with recovery efforts amid significant damage and fatalities, though impacts were less severe than initially feared.
- SpaceX faces regulatory scrutiny for discharging water containing harmful substances into wetlands, raising environmental concerns about its launch operations.
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TikTok's Internal Acknowledgment of Addiction
Internal documents reveal that TikTok recognizes the addictive nature of its app, particularly for teenagers. The findings indicate that a teenager could become habitually engaged with TikTok after just 35 minutes of usage, suggesting a quick path to addiction. One specific internal study highlighted that forming a habit could take as little as 260 videos, which aligns with TikTok's short video format. This acknowledgment of addiction raises critical questions about the company's accountability in safeguarding young users' mental health.
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