The UK government is seriously thinking about limiting how young people use social media. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently called out platforms like Instagram and TikTok for trapping kids in endless scrolling. The concern isn’t just about time spent—it’s about how these apps are designed to keep
In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi
The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on
Ireland’s leaders have rolled out more than €500 million in fuel tax relief after a week of road blockades that rattled ports and highways. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Micheál Martin, came after police and soldiers had cleared protest lines at Galway’s port, Foynes, Dublin’s O’Connell
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making a bold move to claim full control over prediction markets, a fast-growing sector blending cryptocurrency with event-based betting. Instead of waiting for states to set rules, the agency is suing three states— Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticu
France has announced a big change in its government computers, choosing Linux over Microsoft Windows. The country wants less reliance on U. S. tech firms and more control over its own digital tools. The first step will be swapping Windows on government workstations, especially in key digital agen
Anthropic has lifted Claude Cowork from a testing phase into everyday office life. On April 9 the company opened it up to all paid users on Mac and Windows, adding a bundle of enterprise controls that let big teams use it safely. The real shift is in the extra safeguards. Enterprise plans now let m
Justin Sun, the man behind Tron, called out WLFI for keeping its token locked too long. He said he put a lot of money into the project early on. Sun also pointed out that most votes in a March proposal came from only ten wallets. He claimed the vote process was hidden and not fair. Sun posted his t
A Naples local isn't impressed by the idea that airport noise adds to the city's charm. Over 125, 000 flights take off and land at Naples Airport each year, making constant noise a daily reality. One resident pointed out that calling this noise "charming" feels out of touch when it disrupts peace an
The nation is at a crossroads. Recent actions by the current administration have undone gains in health care, roads, freedom of speech, schools, global standing and the rule of law. A leader who ignores the Constitution and attacks those who disagree is setting a poor example for civic engagem
