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Australia’s ban on social media for users aged under 16 comes into effect; platforms that do not comply risk fines of up to AU$49.5M — Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include …
Australia news live: apps not named in social media ban surge on Apple charts; bed block surges in NSW hospitals
Australians wake up with under-16s social media ban in effect. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyI…
US and Russia hold business dialogue on rebuilding ties
The US and Russia have held a business dialogue in Dubai to set a long-term agenda for stronger cooperation, according to a joint statement
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Babcock offers drone warships with British frigates in 2027
Speaking under the hulls of Type 31 Frigates at Rosyth, Babcock’s senior leadership told the UK Defence Journal how they intend to meet the First Sea Lord’s call for rapid expansion of autonomous mass at sea, with a drone ship alongside HMS Venturer in 2027.
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This swine life: pig named Six Seven pardoned by Miami-Dade mayor
Daniella Levine Cava wished the piglet ‘a long happy life’ in speech alluding to the several pardons issued by TrumpIt might not have been at the same level as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, or January 6 US capitol attack participants – but the mayor …
Sources: SpaceX plans an IPO in mid-to-late 2026, seeking to raise far above $30B and targeting a ~$1.5T valuation, potentially making it the largest IPO ever (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Sources: SpaceX plans an IPO in mid-to-late 2026, seeking to raise far above $30B and targeting a ~$1.5T valuation, potentially making it the largest IPO ever — SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offe…
Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia’s shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia’s sanctions-dodging oil sales.
Did JD Vance say its ‘reasonable’ to not want neighbors who speak another language?
A clip from a JD Vance interview resurfaced in recent days, with the claim the US Vice President said it’s “totally reasonable to not want neighbours who speak another language.” Social media users reminded Vance that he’s married to a daughter of Ind…
Jaw dropping plans for the world’s biggest ski chalet dubbed ‘Superyacht on the Snow’ with F1 simulator & bowling alley
JAWDROPPING plans for the world’s biggest ski chalet have been unveiled – complete with a F1 simulator and a bowling alley. A Swiss property tycoon with a former Miss World girlfriend has dreamt up the ultra-lux Alpine pad – which has been dubbed the “…
Hamish McKenzie says Substack is starting to test native sponsorships with some writers but won’t take a cut for now (Emily Sundberg/Feed Me)
Emily Sundberg / Feed Me:
Hamish McKenzie says Substack is starting to test native sponsorships with some writers but won’t take a cut for now — “During the pilot, Substack is simply facilitating payments and is not taking a c…