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Age assurance differs across continents, as Europe, UK take stronger stance than US
The wild frontier of age assurance legislation continues to take shape, as legal decisions and regulatory trends create incremental shifts in policy that reflect regional differentiation. In the U.S., an Ohio judge has struck down a law…
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Zelenskyy Demands Russia Return Ukrainian Children in New International Campaign
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling a serious bout of double pneumonia.
Despite his illness, his death came as a shock after he had been driven around St. Peter’s Square to greet cheering crowds on Easter…
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Putin praises legacy of Pope Francis
The Russian president said he would “forever cherish” the memory of his conversations with the pontiff
President Vladimir Putin has expressed heartfelt condolences and praised the legacy of Pope…
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Once Thought Mythical, Colossal Squid Spotted Alive for the First Time
For years, tales of giant squids roaming the ocean depths lived mostly in folklore and maritime legends — dismissed as mythological creatures without solid scientific backing. These elusive beings were long considered cryptids due to the lack…
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Friends at First Sniff: Smell Preferences Predict People’s Friendship Potential
When you meet a stranger for the first time, how do you judge your potential to be friends? Is it their personality? Their style? Their smile? According to a new study in Scientific Reports, scent might have something to do with it, as smell…
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Trump to attend Pope Francis’s funeral
President Donald Trump said he will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in what would be the president’s first foreign trip in his second administration.
“Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward…
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Youth Happiness Levels Have Declined Before, During, and After COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental health for U.S. children has declined before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic — a substantial break in a trend that has long shown this age group generally reports feelings of happiness and well-being, according to a report in…
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Russian journalist on the run after escaping house arrest | Russia
A Russian journalist who faced up to 10 years in prison for criticising the army has escaped house arrest and is now wanted by police, Russian state media has reported.
Ekaterina Barabash, 63, had been arrested in February on suspicion of…
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Psilocybin Use Increases in the U.S. for Those with Chronic and Mental Health Conditions
Denver, Colorado became the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin — a chemical found in “magic mushrooms” — in May of 2019. Since then, usage across the U.S. has bloomed significantly.
Often known for a hallucinogenic effect, many…
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