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The EU is set to launch an age verification app in July to enhance online protections for minors, aiming for stricter enforcement of existing regulations on platforms handling content for young users. This app will allow users to verify their age without revealing personal information and is part of a broader initiative leading to a digital identity wallet by 2026. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen emphasized the need for social media companies to proactively implement...

Arkansas authorities are investigating whether Grant Hardin, a convicted former police chief serving sentences for murder and rape, used his prison kitchen job to facilitate his escape from Calico Rock prison, where he donned a makeshift law enforcement uniform. Hardin's escape has prompted local, state, and federal law enforcement to search for him, with the FBI offering a $10,000 reward for information. Concerns have been raised by victims' families about Hardin’s kitchen access, which could...

Over 1,300 Israeli academics have signed a letter organized by "Black Flag," calling for an end to Israel's violence in Gaza, warning of a moral collapse within Israeli society. They accuse the government of committing war crimes and urge universities to mobilize against the atrocities, highlighting the complicity of academic institutions. The letter emphasizes the need to deradicalize society and resist the dehumanization of Palestinians, echoing a growing international outcry against the ongoing violence in...

British students are facing intense competition for science and engineering degree courses due to financial constraints limiting university expansion despite a 14% rise in applications since 2019. The government’s recent funding cuts threaten to exacerbate this issue, as universities struggle to deliver high-cost programs and increasingly rely on international fees, which have been affected by visa policy changes. With graduates from these high-cost subjects significantly more likely to enter critical sectors, concerns are mounting that...

A former personal assistant, known as "Mia," testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, describing a work environment where refusal was not an option due to fear of retaliation. Mia recounted multiple instances of sexual assault, detailing how Combs would exert control over her, including not allowing her to lock her bedroom door and forcing himself on her in various situations. Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking,...

Asian stocks declined as the US dollar weakened alongside Treasury yields, following an appeals court's decision to keep President Trump's tariffs in place while considering an appeal against a previous ruling that deemed the tariffs unconstitutional. Japan's Nikkei index fell 1.7%, influenced by a stronger yen, which impacts overseas earnings, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI also experienced losses. Despite the legal uncertainty surrounding the tariffs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed ongoing...