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'Social media executives purposely turning a blind eye' to platform harm, expert says
[ad_1] French lawmakers urged a social media ban for under-15s and “digital curfew” for older minors Thursday, with massively popular short video platform TikTok the focus of renewed harsh government scrutiny. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Haley Hinkle, Policy Counsel at Fairplay: Childhood Beyond Brands, says that social media executives are ‘purposely turning a blind eye’ […]
Pilot program improves cancer care access and support for Indigenous communities
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus have published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine describing a novel care coordination and communication program and its potential for helping Indigenous people access the lifesaving cancer care that they need. American Indian and Alaska Native residents in Oklahoma […]
Aymeric Laporte: Athletic Bilbao sign Spain defender from Al-Nassr after Fifa approval
[ad_1] Athletic Bilbao have signed Spain defender Aymeric Laporte from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after Fifa changed its initial decision and approved the transfer. The La Liga club originally tried to bring in the 31-year-old on 1 September but the move was not completed before the transfer deadline. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) then […]
Brazil's Bolsonaro guilty of coup charges, court majority decides in landmark trial
[ad_1] Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority on Thursday of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, a powerful blow to the populist far-right movement he created. The presumptive ruling by a majority of a panel of five justices in Brazil’s Supreme Court makes […]
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh cruise past Hong Kong thanks to Litton Das fifty
[ad_1] Captain Litton Das hit a 33-ball half-century to guide Bangladesh to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in the Asia Cup. Having restricted Hong Kong to 143-7, Bangladesh – led by Das’ 59 from 39 balls – knocked off the runs with 14 balls to spare. The Tigers opted to field first in […]
'Netanyahu willing to risk his highest diplomatic achievement in order to keep his base'
[ad_1] FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem as the Israeli strikes on Doha are pushing Qatar to reconsider its role as mediator in the Gaza talks. She says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems willing to risk his highest diplomatic achievement, the Abraham Accords, in order to keep his base, as he approves […]
Man City vs Man Utd: Has Ruben Amorim’s or Pep Guardiola’s rebuild shown greater promise so far this Premier League season? | Football News
[ad_1] The winds of change are sweeping through Manchester. Manchester City and Manchester United meet at the Etihad on Sunday as the validity of their respective rebuilds continues to be scrutinised. For the first time in four seasons, the Premier League trophy is in a different home. Tasked with bringing back what has been City’s […]
U.S. influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Australia is under investigation: “Dangerous and illegal”
[ad_1] Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the “extremely dangerous and illegal” activity. In a series of videos on his Instagram, bare-chested Mike Holston, who goes by “therealtarzann” online, tussles with saltwater and freshwater crocodiles. In one post, he dives into the water, emerging holding […]
County Championship: Rain ends Lancashire’s unlikely pursuit of Kent victory
[ad_1] 28 overs were lost due to rain but when play finally began both sides immediately went on the attack. Ekansh hit the second ball of the day from Tom Hartley for six, but Mo Rizvi was lbw to Stanley’s first delivery from the Nackington Road End, getting a pair on his first-class debut. When […]
'Lecornu speaks to everyone: Seasoned politician rooted in public service' on local, national level
[ad_1] France’s new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has vowed a “profound break” from past politics as he takes on the daunting task of forming a government with enough parliamentary support to steer the country out of its political crisis. Among President Macron’s Renaissance party members is Éléonore Caroit, MP for French citizens in Latin America […]