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Story 1 (00:01:05): TikTok is introducing new features aimed at improving safety for teens and families. One of these features is a daily screen time limit of 60 minutes for users under 18, with options for customization and parental controls. Learn more about TikTok's new tools for safety and well-being in the digital world. 

Story 2 (00:21:46): New York City has agreed to a settlement for a class-action lawsuit brought by protesters who were mistreated by the NYPD during a 2020 demonstration in the Bronx. The NYPD used a controversial tactic called "kettling" to contain the protesters, and the lawsuit accused them of using unnecessary force. The settlement will provide each protester with a payout of at least $21,500. Learn more about this case and its implications for police accountability.

Story 3 (00:30:26): Tennessee has become the first state in the US to ban drag performances in public, with Governor Bill Lee signing HB 9 into law on March 2. This news article discusses the ban and its implications, as well as other legislation signed by Governor Lee, including a bill restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The ban on drag performances has been met with criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and others, who say it violates First Amendment protections. Watch this video to learn more about this controversial new law.

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