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EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC
Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia
Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia
Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC
U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 5:52 AM UTC
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
The Associated Press | Apr 29, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy
Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran the London Marathon in under two hours, but he only got second place. He told NPR he hopes to run his next marathon a minute faster.
Ava Berger | Apr 28, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.
Scott Neuman, Katia Riddle | Apr 28, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts
Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts
In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.
Jonaki Mehta, Sequoia Carrillo | Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?
With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?
An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has, again, highlighted the climate of political violence in the U.S. But there are still many questions about the motive.
Odette Yousef | Apr 28, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke
FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
Mandalit del Barco | Apr 28, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC
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