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As a child, Jordan Watkins was angry after his mother's arrest. But 'a little bit of hope' helped save their family.

As part of a sweeping two-year investigation into prison labor, The Associated Press found that correctional staff nationwide ...

People who had a work addiction felt guilty, helpless or panicked if they could not perform their work, she said. Photo shows An illustration of a laptop displaying a shocked emoji to depict the ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by U.S. states accusing it of encouraging social media addiction among teens, a federal judge in California ruled on Tuesday.

A federal judge ruled that Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in 25 lawsuits alleging Meta Platforms, his company, ...

Most of this usage comes from social media, but a new threat to phone addiction is sports betting apps. New apps and websites are created every day, making it easier than ever for fans to bet on their ...