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We then shift our focus to the contentious acquittal of Daniel Penny, the Marine who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York subway. Amid public outrage and debates on self-defense, we discuss the reactions from different quarters, including an audacious celebration by Penny that has sparked further controversy.
Lastly, we address the pervasive influence of social media on young lives, examining recent statistics revealing that nearly half of U.S. teenagers are online constantly. We consider the implications for mental health and social dynamics and the global attempts to regulate online activity to safeguard teenagers.
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