Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Getty Images The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp could face fines…

The junior doctors’ strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

BBC It had been the NHS’s longest-running and bitterest pay dispute – responsible for hundreds of thousands of cancelled operations and appointments. And then, suddenly, word came on Monday that the British Medical Association was recommending that its 50,000 junior doctor members accept a fresh offer from the new government. It sounded almost too good…

Spirit Airlines preparing bankruptcy filing after talks with Frontier Airlines collapse: report

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after new merger talks with Frontier Airlines broke down, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The ultra-low cost carrier is in advanced discussions with bondholders to hammer out a bankruptcy plan that would have support from a majority of creditors, the report…

Staying home—with plants – GardenRant

Johanna Dominguez behind the counter at Put a Plant On it (summer photo) While it’s widely acknowledged that gardening exploded during 2020—as much a result of the safety and satisfaction of being outdoors creating beauty (or trying to) as any stay-at-home order—another plant-related trend also burgeoned during the pandemic. People found that bringing plants inside…

What’s that sweet autumn candy floss smell? Katsura, A Cotton Candy Tree

If you have ever been up close and personal with a katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), you’ve probably noticed that smell. Is it cotton candy (or do you call it candy floss tree?), or maybe it is the scent of brown sugar? Burnt sugar? Caramel? I’m going to call it the sweet scent of fall. As…

Consider This from NPR : NPR

Jon M. Chu, director of the upcoming film Wicked, discusses the film during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Jon M. Chu, director of the upcoming film Wicked, discusses the film during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features…

What investors should expect from a Trump 2.0 economy

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Ed Mills, Washington policy analyst at Raymond James, joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss how to invest with Donald Trump returning to power, how his tax and tariff policies could look different in his second term, and more. Source link

Argentina presidential election heading to run-off with Massa leading Milei

CNN  —  The battle to decide who will run crisis-wracked Argentina is heading to a run off vote next month between left wing candidate Sergio Massa and far right libertarian Javier Milei, according to data released by Argentina’s National Electoral Chamber after the first round of voting on Sunday. After polls closed Massa received the…

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month

SOUTHPORT, Conn. – The nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month. Diamond Sports Group, which owns 16 RSNs, announced Tuesday that the option will be available on its direct-to-consumer streaming package starting Dec. 5. Viewers will have the option for single games at…