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'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped
Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.
Kiev unwilling to settle conflict peacefully, Russia continues special op — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said the Kiev side knows Moscow's demands perfectly well
Flood losses in Nepal to total billions of dollars — finance minister
According to Swarnim Wagle, the World Bank has committed to siphon off about $160 million to Nepal's humanitarian needs
Drone Attack Kills One, Sparks Fire at Yaroslavl Oil Refinery
Exiled news outlet Astra says that Ukraine has attacked the Slavneft-Yanos refinery at least seven times this year.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills One, Sparks Fire at Yaroslavl Oil Refinery
The Slavneft-Yanos refinery has been attacked multiple times this year as Ukraine targets Russian oil and fuel infrastructure.
Persian Gulf oil exports recover to 15-16 mln barrels per day — Bloomberg
According to the analysts, oil shipments through the strait would need to increase by another 6-8 mln barrels per day for exports to fully recover
CIA Director's visit to Russia demonstrates importance of dialogue amid conflicts — expert
Ruslan Pankratov said countries that remain outside such a dialogue can only "keep a close eye on the matter so that the event doesn’t pass them by without their obligatory commen…
Russia’s mass-produced Kuryer combat robot can be controlled via smartphone
The robot is equipped with AGS-17 grenade launchers and 12.7-mm PKT and NSVT machine guns
This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it
The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.
Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with …
Two northern Israel teens indicted for planning ISIS-inspired attacks on security forces
16-year-old accused of researching explosive belts, planning attack on Temple Mount; lawyer of second suspect argues exposure to ISIS material stems from 'curiosity' The post Two …
U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagree
Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.
Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?
A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.
A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.
This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark
A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of …
The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to we…
Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms
As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from anticipatin…
Bank of Russia buys $68.64 mln worth of yuan with August 27 settlement
Foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlement on August 26 totaled $69.81 mln
Five people dead, 558 missing after mudslide in Tibet — TV channel
The search and rescue operation is ongoing
Ukrainian eggs blamed for UK salmonella outbreak – Telegraph
British health officials suggest that a salmonella outbreak in the UK was caused by Ukrainian eggs, the Telegraph has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Morning news brief
Over 400 people were killed by the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to give a speech Friday, Judge hears argument in fight to restore Trump's name to Kennedy…
US is pushing Europe toward disaster, not saving it — Ukrainian opposition politician
Viktor Medvedchuk argued that European leaders could have helped bring about peace in Ukraine much earlier had they not supported the conflict
Plans for business park atop site of former Nazi labor camp sparks anger in Austria
Activists oppose construction on grounds of Mauthausen concentration camp and Hirtenberg women’s subcamp; supermarket chain Lidl says planned store will sit on adjacent land The p…