That’s what the latest analysis of national health data on adolescents shows. And the reason may not be the ubiquitous earphones that snake from nearly every teen’s ears during most hours of the day. Head over to TIME.com for details.
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The 25 Worst (Or Best?) Infomercials of All Time
They’re so bad, they’re good. From crazy pitchmen to products you won’t believe can exist, TIME.com charts the 25 worst informercials ever made.
Pakistan Flooding: How Much Will the Devastation Cost?
Reeling from unparalleled storms, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador pleaded the country’s case for international assistance in Geneva on Tuesday morning. Zamir Akram estimates that $2.5 billion will be necessary for the country to patch …
Video: Virgin Atlantic’s Time-Lapse Makeover
How long does it take to repaint a jumbo jet? Four days. Watch Virgin Atlantic’s livery get an update in this cool little stop-motion video, posted at TheDailyWh.at.
Suicide Among the Unemployed: How Bad is It?
The 14.6 million people out of work in the U.S. are cause to pay attention to another troubling statistic: the fact the jobless commit suicide at two to three times the rate of the national average. At the Washington Independent, …
Why Campaign Ads Shouldn’t Imitate the Old Spice Guy
Democrat Daniel Freilich is running an unlikely campaign for the U.S. Senate in Vermont. This awkward capitalizing on a viral icon? Not going to help his chances. View the full campaign spot at TheDailyWh.at.
How the Cheonan Really Sank — What Happens to the Koreas Now?
Despite North Korea’s denials and the skepticism of South Korean politicians, Seoul has insisted that Pyongyang sank the Cheonan. Now it has an internationally vetted technical report to back up its claims. Read the full …
Is This the Summer of Baby Fear?
You’ve probably heard of ‘anchor babies,’ but there’s a new scare-mongering term from people who want to repeal the 14th Amendment: ‘terror babies.’ What are they? Where do they come from? Are they cute or are they evil? Head on …
Enjoy Rush Limbaugh’s Wedding, Courtesy of Facebook
The conservative radio host posted his wedding photos to Facebook. Let’s all share in the nuptials (and the unlikely presence of Elton John) shall we? (via Facebook)
New Study: Illegal Immigrant Birthrate at 340,000
In 2008, illegal immigrants had some 340,000 children in the United States, according to a study released today by the Pew Hispanic Center. The key reason why this matters? Any child born within U.S. borders receives citizenship …
Scott Pilgrim‘s Bizarre Promotional Effort
Need ideas on how to best promote your new flick? Turn to the local weather. See Michael Cera and Jason Schwartzman’s unlikely appearance at TheDailyWh.at.
Weezer’s Patently Absurd LOST-Inspired Album Cover
Weezer’s next album is called Hurley. So the album art? A picture of Hurley from LOST, naturally. Rivers Cuomo, we always had you pegged as a Lostie. (via Techland)