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The UK government has announced plans to ban under-16s from using social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This move aims to protect young people from online harms. The proposed ban is part of the government's efforts to regulate…

A homeowner in Connecticut has discovered skeletal remains of three people in a house purchased at auction. The house was bought for $138,900 in May 2022, with an $82,000 deposit paid by the buyer. The remains were found in the…

Congressman Jamie Raskin has accused FBI Director Christopher Wray of authorizing substantial recurring payments to loyalist agents. The payments, totaling $1 million, were allegedly directed to a 'slush fund' by Kash Patel, a senior FBI official. Patel, a former aide…

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's plan for a reflecting pool at his Florida estate, calling it a "latest waste of money to promote his glorious reign". The late-night host questioned the former president's priorities, labeling such projects as "vanity" endeavors.…

Australian men who have recently become single are at a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide, a new study reveals. The research, based on a survey of 20,000 men, found that recently single men are seven times more likely to…

A massive steel structure, dubbed 'Earth's Black Box', is set to be installed in a remote Tasmanian airfield. The project, led by marketing communications company Rouser Lab, aims to record and store data related to climate change. The box will…

Scientists have uncovered evidence of the earliest known plague outbreak in Siberia, dating back approximately 5,500 years. The discovery was made by analyzing ancient DNA from human remains found in the region. Researchers believe the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which causes…

New legislation aims to prevent the misuse of lawsuits to silence journalists and whistleblowers. These strategic lawsuits against public participation, known as Slapps, are often used to intimidate and financially drain individuals who speak out against powerful interests. The proposed…

The NASUWT, a prominent teaching union, has endorsed Andy Burnham as Labour's strongest candidate to defeat the Reform party. NASUWT leader Matt Wrack expressed support for Burnham, citing his potential to win a general election. The union's backing is significant,…

A NetJets aircraft crashed on a Texas highway, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. The incident occurred in Laredo, where the plane went down after losing contact with air traffic control. NetJets is a private jet company owned by…

British retirees Jane and Alan Kelvey were sailing their yacht in the English Channel when a Russian naval vessel fired warning shots. The incident occurred on May 29. The couple, who are on a sailing trip, reported that the Russian…

Jaguar Land Rover has abandoned plans to convert its UK factory to produce only electric vehicles. The company had previously announced intentions to make the Solihull plant an EV-only facility by 2025. This reversal reflects a shift in strategy, prioritizing…

The US Department of Labor has claimed that some states have defrauded the government, but has not provided any data to support this assertion. Keith Sonderling, the acting head of the agency, made this claim in a letter to state…

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that he will resume bombing if the country "acts up". The statement came during the G7 meeting in France, where Trump faced criticism over the US withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.…