11,982 — A record 11,982 book bans in US schools specifically targeted LGBTQ+ themes, according to the report.

Book Record 11,982 Book Bans in US Schools Targeting LGBTQ+ Themes · thepinknews.com Novelist Jeffrey Archer, 86, dies on eve of book’s release · arkansasonline.com All 80 books banned in Minnesota last year came from one school · startribune.com

Skin Care The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation · npr.org EXCLUSIVE: Galderma agrees to buy ZO Skin Health for around $1.5 billion, sources say · reuters.com Lanolips’ 101 Ointment Earns Seal of Acceptance from National Eczema Association · happi.com

Artificial Intelligence Anthropic says its AI model submitted a false cold case tip to Philadelphia police · nbcnews.com Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home · nytimes.com Scientists call for international body to oversee advanced AI · reuters.com

Mental Health AI Chatbots Often Fail To Help Users In Mental-Health Crisis · time.com ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work · npr.org No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real · theguardian.com

Fashion Design Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade-long tenure · wallpaper.com Why is Kim Jones Launching His Eponymous Brand in Hong Kong? · vogue.com Adidas sues White Fox Boutique over four-stripe clothing design; here's what the case is all… · timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Nature World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short · phys.org TNFD Releases Major Update to Guidance Supporting Corporate Nature-Related Reporting · esgtoday.com Nature’s light show: Stunning images of the Northern Lights · reuters.com

Social Media Turkiye social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1 · arabnews.jp Turkiye to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 15 From November 1 · moroccoworldnews.com Turkey’s social media ban for under-15s starts 1 November · thenextweb.com

Travel Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver · theguardian.com Over 755 flights delayed, 117 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptions · nj.com WTTC Members Announce $2BN Investment Commitment in Malta, Reflecting Strong Confidence in the… · hospitalitynet.org

Pets Bodycam footage shows moments before officer fatally shot beloved pet donkey · usatoday.com Dogs in the U.K. Are Eating Discarded Drugs at Record Rates, with Poison Cases Up 87% Since… · people.com Animal rescues in Cuba struggle to care for abandoned pets amid deepening economic crisis · nbcnews.com

sunlight Did harsh sunlight on the young Earth shape life’s genetic code? · earth.com

Mood (psychology) Physical activity may improve mood and quality of life during menopause · medicalxpress.com Half a Million Sleep Reports Reveal When Our Moods Rise and Fall · bioengineer.org Winter wellness report: Can houseplants help beat the winter blues? · themercury.com

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