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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce groundbreaking legislation to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The proposed law, which targets major platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), is set to be introduced in parliament later this year and will take…

Authorities have identified 24 individuals as suspects in connection with the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. The deaths occurred between 1987 and 2001, with many linked to the over-prescription of opioids. An independent inquiry conducted in 2018 found that more than 450 lives were shortened due to these practices, with…

When it comes to weight loss strategies, the fitness world is abuzz with new approaches like the 20-10 method. Following concepts like the “10% rule” and the “5-20-30 method” for targeted belly fat reduction, this technique has gained traction for its simplicity and adaptability. It’s a structured yet flexible way to balance physical activity and…

European Union regulators have fined Meta, the parent company of Facebook, €390 million ($414 million) for violating privacy laws and prohibited the company from mandating users in the 27-nation bloc to accept personalized ads based on their online activity. The fines, issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, involve two cases that challenge Meta’s reliance on…

The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates for the second time this year, lowering them from 5% to 4.75%. This decision by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) comes as inflation falls below the 2% target, allowing policymakers more flexibility to reduce borrowing costs despite economic uncertainties following the recent autumn Budget. Governor…

Portland, Ore. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has released a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at eliminating health inequities across the state, positioning Oregon as the first state to set equity targets in healthcare, the agency announced Tuesday. The 2024-2027 Strategic Plan focuses on addressing health disparities, which OHA defines as differences in health outcomes caused…

Dry Eye OverviewDry eye is a condition where the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to dryness and discomfort. Tears play a vital role in maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and clear vision by lubricating the eye, protecting against infections, and washing away…