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But is this shift actually worth worrying about? Or are younger people just projecting their own anxieties about screen time onto their parents and grandparents? Katty Kay speaks with Charlie Warzel about his piece and the complicated questions it raises about family relationships, technology, and loneliness among older adults. 2 days ago Katty Kay Share Save --------------------------------------------------------------------- [grey-place]Markets open higher on US sanctions move Could the US be heading for a period of 'stagflation'? Eddie Ghabour at Key Advisors Wealth Management says investors have to expect ongoing market volatility. Opening Bell [grey-place]Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta Known as the 'city in a forest', Atlanta puts locally grown produce at the heart of its food culture. 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