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Thomas Trachell | Phototech | Getty ImagesA new U.S. law aimed at protecting minors is forcing millions of adult Americans through mandatory age-verification gates to access online content, leading to a backlash from users and criticism from privacy advocates who say the free and open internet is at risk. About half of U.S. states have enacted or are pursuing laws that require platforms like adult content sites, online gaming services, and social media apps to block underage users, and companies must screen everyone who approaches these digital gates. “There’s a broad spectrum,” said Joe Kaufman, global head of privacy at…

listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationPlayers of the Iranian women’s soccer team sing and salute during the national anthem before the final match of the Women’s Asian Cup at Australia’s Gold Coast Stadium. Six days after his decision to remain silent during the national anthem, he was labeled a “wartime traitor” on his home country’s state television.The Iranians, whose situation has become well-known among Australian human rights campaigners, will no longer play in the tournament after losing 2-0 to the Philippines in Queensland on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listTheir campaign on the continent’s showpiece began last…

According to Bank of America, the U.S. economy could suffer a major shock if oil prices trade above $100 a barrel for some time. Oil prices have soared since last weekend’s U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, with West Texas Intermediate futures posting their biggest weekly gain on record, soaring 35%. Benchmark U.S. crude oil closed at $90.90 per barrel on Friday. This is close to the level that BofA global economist Claudio Yrigoyen said would cause a “non-linear” effect on the economy. “If current conditions continue… concerns about (oil-induced) inflation will diminish,” Yrigoyen wrote to clients in a note…

Canadians perform an “elbows up” protest against U.S. tariffs and other policies by U.S. President Donald Trump at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on March 22, 2025.Carlos Osorio | ReutersFor Lisa McBean, buying American-made snacks and traveling to America came naturally. For Ontario residents, this changed starting in early 2025.Since then, the 54-year-old has started checking to see if products are made in Canada before buying them at the grocery store. McBean canceled multiple trips to the United States for concerts. Cross-border shopping was once common, but not anymore.The reason is that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly…

Norwegian police said the explosion at the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday caused only minor damage, but the investigation was still in its early stages and they had not ruled out a link to terrorism. The explosion came as security at US embassies and consulates around the world has been increased as Israel and the US rapidly escalate their bombing campaign against Iran. Several U.S. diplomatic facilities in Gulf countries that host U.S. troops, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, have been targeted by Iran in retaliatory attacks. It is unclear whether the Oslo explosion has any connection to events…

As Americans become increasingly lonely, more people are getting emotional support from artificially intelligent chatbots, worrying some mental health experts.“There’s a lot of talk about AI for therapy[and]emotional support,” says Lianna Fortunato, a licensed clinical psychologist and director of quality and healthcare innovation at the American Psychological Association. “Anecdotally, providers are talking about it. We know from research that people are increasingly using AI tools for that kind of support.”Some chatbot users inadvertently get drawn into mental health-related conversations, for example by complaining about a stressful day to a digital entity that is supposed to listen. Fortunato said some people…

If you, as a parent, don’t make building your child’s self-esteem “one of your top priorities,” you can jeopardize your child’s future success and happiness, says mental performance coach Cindra Kunhoff.”Parents need to be more aware of the crisis of confidence in America today, and they need to get serious about building their children’s confidence,” said Kanhoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, a mental coaching company for business leaders and athletes.Kamphoff said nearly half of Gen Z workers in the U.S. struggle with insufficient self-confidence, including negative self-comparisons with those around them, citing a study of 750 participants in…

Lifestyle Visual | E+ | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to buying a home, affordability continues to improve gradually.According to a new report from Zillow, an American household with the median income (estimated at $86,300) and enough money for a 20% down payment can now buy a home for $331,483, up $30,302 from $301,181 a year ago. Zillow’s “affordable” means your monthly mortgage payment, including insurance and property taxes, is less than 30% of your household income.”An additional $30,000 in purchasing power could allow you to build a home in a different neighborhood, a larger home, or with fewer compromises,” the…

The U.S. military is likely responsible for the attack on an elementary school in southern Iran that killed scores of children, the deadliest incident of civilian casualties in the United States, and Israel’s nearly week-long war with Iran, according to a CNN and expert analysis of evidence. Satellite images, geolocation videos, public statements from U.S. officials, and assessments from military experts suggest that the Feb. 28 attack on Shajare-Taiba Elementary School in Minab probably occurred around the same time as the U.S. military’s attack on the nearby Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) naval base. The White House has not denied…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China’s foreign policy and external relations on the occasion of the 4th Session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) to be held in Beijing, China on March 8, 2026. Video Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING – China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Sunday emphasized the benefits of exchanges with the United States and hinted that preparations are underway for a planned summit between the two countries amid disagreements over the Iran war and trade tariffs.”The agenda for high-level exchanges is already on the table,” Wang told reporters in…