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…
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…
There is no right or wrong way to create a strength training routine. However, pairing certain muscle groups together can help make your workouts more efficient. When many people think of working out, they think of aerobic exercises like jogging or biking. These types of exercises are important for strengthening your heart and lungs, but a…
The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US president. The United States Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, citing a “generally eased” job market and ongoing progress toward its 2% inflation target. In a statement released after a two-day…
As early results roll in from one of the most significant US elections in decades, the impact on UK-US relations becomes clearer. The result will influence the future of the relationship between the US and the UK, now led by its first Labour government in 14 years. Keir Starmer and his team have prepared for…
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) underscores alcohol as a significant contributor to cancer development, with 5.4% of all cancer cases in the U.S. attributed to alcohol use. While cancer death rates have dropped by 33% from 1991 to 2021, experts project that more than 2 million new cancer cases…
iPhone thieves are finding new ways to exploit security features, causing victims to lose access to their devices and personal data. A growing tactic involves stealing an iPhone and manipulating a critical security setting—the recovery key. This allows thieves to lock users out permanently, making it nearly impossible to regain access to photos, messages, and…
The Telangana government has announced a complete exemption from road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs), a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and combating air pollution in urban centers like Hyderabad. This initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to encourage eco-friendly mobility and reduce its carbon footprint. The exemption will…