Australian eyes $30m fine for social media flouting under-16s ban
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.
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Civil war economy hits Myanmar garment workers
As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach.
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Verstappen in sight of exclusive club of four-time F1 champions
Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship titles if he can see off his friend and rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend.
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Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinction
Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to collect data that can help reverse species collapse and avert catastrophe for the planet.
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Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death
Women with the common conditions of endometriosis or growths in their uterus have a slightly higher risk of dying before the age of 70, a large US-based study said on Thursday.
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Brazil will not 'shy away' from fossil fuels issue as COP30 host: envoy
Brazil will not "shy away" from championing a phaseout of fossil fuels as host of COP30 next year, even if it is a major oil producer, the country's climate envoy said Wednesday.
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US House speaker backs bathroom ban for first openly trans member
The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.
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Archegos founder jailed for 18 years for massive fraud: US media
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.
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Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025
Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said Wednesday, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.
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Dollar strengthens, stocks mostly flat over lack of triggers
Global stocks were mostly flat or lower Wednesday while the dollar strengthened ahead of an eagerly anticipated report from artificial intelligence giant Nvidia that showed it crushed its earnings expectations.
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