Apple iOS 26 Could Harm Polling, Opinion Warns in 2025

In an August 7, 2025, pollster Patrick Ruffini argues that Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update could jeopardize democratic processes by filtering out legitimate survey texts and calls, effectively sending “democracy to the spam folder.” The Apple iOS 26 threatens polling 2025 claim suggests that this privacy feature may disrupt high-quality political and public health research….

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The Day My “Safety” App Became My Worst DatingHorror Story: The Tea Breach Wake-Up Call

Imagine: Sarah, a 30-something professional in Chicago, swipes left on yet another mediocredating profile. Frustrated, she remembers a friend raving about Tea – that new app promising a“safer” space for women to anonymously share experiences about men they’ve dated. “Finally,”she thinks, “a place to get the real scoop without the games.” She downloads the #1…

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Education Reform Needs Bipartisanship in 2025: A Call for Unity

In 2025, America’s education system stands at a crossroads, grappling with funding shortages, teacher burnout, and unequal access to quality schooling. Political polarisation has stalled meaningful reform, leaving students and educators caught in the crossfire. Education reform needs bipartisanship to break this gridlock and deliver equitable, high-quality education. This opinion piece argues that collaboration across…

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Howdy? Silence? The Great Phone Greeting Standoff (And Why Gen Z Might Be Winning)

Imagine: You dial a scheduled interview with a bright Gen Z candidate. The line connects. Silence. You wait. More silence. Just as panic whispers, “Did I time-travel to a bad spy movie?”… a tentative “Um, yes?” floats through the receiver. No “Hello.” No “This is Alex.” Just… void. If you’re over 30, your internal etiquette…

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