The Australian government is set to introduce new laws banning children under 16 from using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Citing concerns about harm to young users, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need to protect children from harmful content and unrealistic body image portrayals.
Canada ordered the shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian business following a national security review of the Chinese-owned social media app. The government stated that the move aims to address security risks associated with ByteDance Ltd.’s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., but emphasized that Canadians’ access to the app will remain unaffected.
Kamala Harris lost the US election to Donald Trump, marking the second time Democrats lost to him. Biden’s late withdrawal from the race due to health concerns and Harris’s alignment with his policies are cited as contributing factors to the loss. The Democrats now face calls for introspection and change within the party.
India is making significant strides in renewable energy, aiming for 500 GW by 2030. Shubhanker Garg, a renowned engineer, highlights the crucial role young engineers play in this transition. He encourages students to engage with technical societies and contribute to industry standards, emphasizing their potential to shape the future of renewable energy.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected from the game against the Green Bay Packers after a helmet-to-helmet hit on wide receiver Bo Melton. Branch apologized for the hit and an inappropriate gesture towards fans, acknowledging the ejection was justified. Despite the incident, Branch has emerged as a key player for the Lions, recording...
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer sent a powerful message to national selectors with a commanding unbeaten century (152*) in the Ranji Trophy. Returning from injury, Iyer’s innings, alongside Siddhesh Lad’s century (116*), propelled Mumbai to a dominant 385/3 against Odisha. This impressive performance follows young opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s impressive 92, further highlighting Mumbai’s batting prowess.
Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a ‘life-threatening’ category 3 storm