Health

Internet & Apps

France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children

France has become the first European country to officially ban social media for children under 15, with both chambers of Parliament approving the measure on Tuesday. The law, a flagship initiative of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term, aims to address concerns over youth mental health and online safety.

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Nature

T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction

A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction in New York, according to the source. Auction Breaks Previous Records The T.Rex skeleton, known as ‘Gus,’ is nearly 80% complete and is

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Football

Indian Village Football Tournament Awards Goats as Trophies

To coincide with the FIFA World Cup, a remote Indian village held a football tournament with a unique twist: awarding goats as trophies. According to Al Jazeera, the event in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, featured teams from 64 villages.

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Movies

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case from her film ‘The Deb’

An Australian court has dismissed a defamation case brought against Rebel Wilson by actress Bella MacInnes, ruling that the imputation that MacInnes changed her story was not defamatory. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Elizabeth Raper.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Canada Cancels Joint Bridge-Opening with US Amid Tariff Dispute

A joint US-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, according to The Guardian.

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US Politics

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Generic Drugs to Take Effect in 2028

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028, marking a significant shift in the U.S. approach to pharmaceutical imports.

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Public Health

Seven Americans Quarantining in Kenya Over Ebola Concerns

Seven American aid workers are quarantining at a new facility in Kenya after the US imposed travel restrictions, according to a US charity employing them. The 50-bed isolation unit has drawn controversy and is at the center of a legal dispute.

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Food & Drink

1 in 3 People Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet, UN Report Reveals

One in three people globally cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, according to a new UN report. The findings underscore the urgent need to address food affordability.

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Conflicts & Security

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine’s Army Chief Amid Protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to BBC.

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Celebrity

Godzilla vs. Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' died in a Maryland car crash at 18. Her father shared the news in a live stream and via dispatch audio obtained by TMZ.

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Medicine

Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

A UK humanitarian worker is being monitored for Ebola in a London hospital after recently working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

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Big Tech

Pumas’ Struggles and Wildlife Resurgence Highlight Diverse Stories

Pumas from Liga MX face early-season challenges following a 3-0 loss to Pachuca, while wildlife experts in South America note a resurgence of pumas and jaguars in the Triple Frontera region.

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Asia Pacific

China Detains Scientist Who Studied North Korea Nuclear Tests

China has detained a U.S. seismologist, Chen Youlin, on espionage charges, according to his family and a hostage advocacy group. He was arrested in November 2024 during a visit to Beijing to see family.

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Europe

Seven Britons Among Those Killed in Spain Wildfires

Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed, according to local media and Agence France Presse (AFP).

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AI

Apple Unveils iOS 27 Public Beta: Key Features and Installation Tips

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 27, allowing users to test the upcoming software on compatible devices. According to Forbes, the beta is available for all iPhone 11 and newer models.

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