Florida social media ban: The governor enacts legislation limiting minors' access
If a bill signed by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday passes and withstands anticipated legal challenges, Florida would have one of the nation's strictest social media bans for minors. Children under 14 will not be allowed to have social media accounts, while children between 14 and 15 will need parental consent. It differed slightly from a proposal DeSantis vetoed a week before the annual legislative session ended earlier this month.
Production of maple syrup in Canada reaches a 5-year low.
According to new data from Statistics Canada, maple syrup output has reached a five-year low, and supplies of the beloved pancake topping are running low. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Improved ocean and climate observation is the goal of new research.
Climate change is causing short-term events like a heat wave in Greenland and a storm in Antarctica. On the largest ice sheets in the globe, they may have a far longer-term impact. Moreover, it might even result in the crossing of tipping thresholds in the polar areas.
SpaceX's Starship rocket safely returns to Earth after being blasted into orbit.
SpaceX's massive Starship rocket successfully launched and, for the first time, returned from orbit. The test is a significant milestone for Elon Musk and his firm. The starship reached space, withstood the heat of re-entry, and landed in the Indian Ocean as intended. It is the largest and most powerful rocket system ever created. NASA expects it will be a reusable vehicle for returning people to the Moon.
South Africa's main opposition party may consider a deal with the ANC.
According to its chairman, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-most popular party in South Africa, would think about agreeing with the ruling African National Congress if the ANC does not get the necessary majority to stay in power in the May elections.
TikTok CEO promises to win in court against potential ban
Authorities in the US are targeting Tik Tok; a new rule threatens a statewide ban unless the app's parent company, Bite Dance, divests. This would be the heaviest blow to the widely used video-sharing platform, which has already been subject to numerous restrictions worldwide. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Smoke rings from a volcanic vortex are a sight for visitors to Mount Etna.
Mount Etna, in southern Italy, dazzles tourists with a show of rings formed by volcanic vortex eruptions. According to scientists, recent activity set up the ideal circumstances for the unusual event.
Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack: The Islamic State film supports claims that it was responsible for the attack
New footage of the incident that claimed the lives of over 130 people at the Crocus City concert hall outside of Moscow has been made public by the Islamic State. The terror group's assertion that it planned the largest terror strike on Russia in 20 years is supported by footage of shooters.
Alibaba is going to try out a rocket-ship delivery service.
Significant advancements have been made in the field of internet deliveries over time. E-commerce enterprises have reduced delivery times from days to a few hours. One such business is considering a delivery system that uses rockets, an unusual but exciting concept. See this story for further information.
Tractor-driving farmers once more obstruct Brussels in opposition to EU policies
On Tuesday, hundreds of tractors blocked up streets near the European Union offices, where agriculture ministers were trying to defuse a crisis that had sparked months of unrest around the 27-member bloc. Farmers tossed beets, sprayed manure at police, and set hay on fire.
Israeli attacks on mosques make Gazans afraid to attend the nighttime prayers of Ramadan.
Ramadan's first day is "difficult," according to English instructor Mahmoud Al-Qeshwi of Rafah, who told Al Jazeera that food is still hard to come by and costs "ten times" as much as before the war. Working at a free volunteer food kitchen, he claimed to serve hot meals to "tens of thousands" of displaced families daily. While there are still some mosques where people can pray, "a lot of people are afraid to go," Al-Qeshwi said as a large number of Palestinians in Gaza participated in the evening prayers of Ramadan.
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