From today, Australian teens and children under 16 can't sign-up to Twitch and 9 other social media platforms, as world-first ban takes effect

TikTok, Kick and X are also among those banned, and the rest of the world is taking notice.

Social scientists say societal impact is the ultimate goal, finds global survey

A new white paper from Sage Publications reveals a gap between the aspirations for societal impact of social and behavioral science (SBS) researchers and the leaders and systems that govern their careers. While researchers worldwide are deeply committed to making a difference

Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Elon Musk’s X says barring under-16s in Australia ‘not our choice’

X was the last of 10 restricted social media platforms to set out how it will implement Australia’s ban.

Hegseth leaves Democrats frustrated after boat strike briefing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Democrats frustrated after the classified, closed-door briefing on the ongoing Trump administration's alleged drug-boat strikes in the Caribbean and other actions in the region. “It was a very unsatisfying briefing. I asked Secretary of

Alternative social media apps surge as Australia teen ban starts

Lemon8, a video and photo sharing app powered by TikTok, is currently the most-downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store.

Lenovo Gaming Laptop With Solid Specs (40GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) Drops 70% Off, Amazon Goes Zero Profit to Dump Stock

The best value for money for a Lenovo laptop lately. The post Lenovo Gaming Laptop With Solid Specs (40GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) Drops 70% Off, Amazon Goes Zero Profit to Dump Stock appeared first on Kotaku .

Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral

Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes".

How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow

In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

Democrats flip Miami mayor's office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has flipped the Miami mayor’s office, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez and marking the latest sign of the party's momentum heading into next year's midterms, according to Decision Desk HQ. Higgins is the first Democrat to become mayor of Miami since

Horseshoe crab fossil reveals early mass-burial event and ancient microbial attack

A remarkably preserved horseshoe crab fossil from North America offers rare insight into some of the earliest known cases of animal disease in a Late Carboniferous swamp—more than 300 million years before the age of dinosaurs.

Ocean current and seabed shape influence warm water circulation under ice shelves, research reveals

New research reveals how the speed of ocean currents and the shape of the seabed influence the amount of heat flowing underneath Antarctic ice shelves, contributing to melting.

Humans rank between meerkats and beavers in monogamy 'league table'

Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, according to a new University of Cambridge study that includes a table ranking monogamy rates in various species of mammal.

Hundreds of thousands of Thais and Cambodians flee again after new wave of fighting

The new wave of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has killed at least 10 people.

UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom

The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

Arc Raiders' big winter update is coming next week, Embark teases new temperature mechanic

Cold Snap marks the end of the extraction shooter's current roadmap.

GOP senator expects ObamaCare subsidies to expire: 'Some people's premiums are going to go up some'

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said Tuesday that he expects Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to expire and that “some people’s premiums are going to go up some.” “Remember, ObamaCare was created with only Democrat votes through reconciliation. So, I expect these subsidies to

Trucked-in honeybees may edge out bigger bumblebee foragers

The finding could guide beekeepers to keep hives out of most vulnerable areas of the Irish heathlands.

Climate extremes trigger rare coral disease and mass mortality on the Great Barrier Reef

University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic wasting disease that wiped out large, long-lived corals on the Great Barrier Reef during the record 2024 marine heat wave.

Falklands, Additional Voting Opportunity, Returning Officer

The Falkland Islands Government would like to inform voters of an additional opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the General Election on Thursday 11 December.

Osaka tourism endures heavy hit as China-Japan tension simmers

Chinese visitors are Japan’s biggest spenders, accounting for a fifth of the nation’s ¥8.1 trillion tourism revenue.

Falklands, Sunday 14 December airbridge flight with 84 seats for civilian passengers

Following the cancellation of the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) airbridge flight on Sunday night, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) had been advised by MoD that all of the passengers impacted would be rebooked for Wednesday night’s southbound flight.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt criticizes Trump for shutting down wind energy projects

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) criticized the Trump administration for canceling wind energy projects on Tuesday. Since President Trump returned to office in January, his administration has halted approvals of green energy projects across the country, including wind farms. “You

Gene Simmons Tells Senators That Musicians Are Treated “Worse Than Slaves”

Last year David Byrne advocated for the Music Fairness Act , a bill that would require radio stations to license musicians' songs for airplay so they could get compensated. Today Gene Simmons testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee to support the bill. The post Gene

Researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more

When you look across a field of miscanthus, it's "hypnotically beautiful," says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, sun-loving and often called "giant," it blooms in late summer to fall with a

The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws on citizen

HMS Lancaster, once on South Atlantic Patrol, ends 34 years of exceptional service

HMS Lancaster, at times on South Atlantic patrol and visiting the Falkland Islands, has ended in Bahrein the busiest and longest careers of any major British warship.

GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’

As the president rails against insurance companies, other Republicans say allowing a subsidy lapse is “not acceptable.”

Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low

The best sub 250-gram drone on the market. The post Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .

Senate Democrats move to block Trump dollar

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to block Trump from putting face on dollar coin Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced

Falklands War iconic Yomper statue recovered with donations

The campaign to preserve the Yomper statue, a tribute to the British forces that yomped across East Falkland, during the Falkland Islands war in 1982, has raised more than £16.000, exceeding its £9,000 target.

Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue

The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).

Paramount Claims WBD Is Overvaluing CNN, TBS and Other TV Networks — Alleging That Means Netflix’s Deal Is Worse for Shareholders

A core argument of Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is this: WBD’s cable networks like CNN and TBS are not worth as much as the David Zaslav-led company’s deal with Netflix implies, Paramount claims. It’s hard to do an apples-to-apples

Nationalist politician Sohei Kamiya aims to revitalize Japan

Japan’s new right-wing prime minister Sanae Takaichi is riding high in the polls, but Sohei Kamiya’s new nationalist party, Sanseito, which rose to prominance in the Upper House (House of Councillors) election last July, continues to advance in local elections and is making an

Will Scotland's planned four-day week for teachers work?

The Scottish government recently announced plans to pilot a four-day school week. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about teacher supply and well-being.

Trump says Crockett's Senate run a 'gift' to Republicans

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – President Trump on Tuesday called Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) entrance into the Texas Senate race a “gift to Republicans.” “She’s a low-IQ person. I can’t imagine she wins,” Trump told reporters while en route to a speech in Pennsylvania. “Maybe

Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threats

It’s two years since we were told ‘the age of fossil fuels will end’. When will Australia get prepared for what’s coming? | Clear Air

The decline of the coal export industry could come even faster than expected, and we need to do more to manage the economic risks Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here The year is winding down and for some

Target stacking up on protein supplements while capitalizing on weight loss drug trend

The rise of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the way Americans eat and shop, along with how major corporations operate.

'We actually didn’t attribute any value' to Warner's game studios, Netflix boss says about the acquisition deal: 'They’re relatively minor compared to the grand scheme of things'

Ouch, that hurts.

‘We call him ... unbearable’: California homeowner laments uninvited beast

The 550lb bear living under Ken Johnson’s home for two weeks is unmoved by ‘lure’, with caramel and cherry smells A hefty 550lb black bear has laid claim to the crawl space under an Altadena home, marking the latest in a series of bear incursions into the Los Angeles community.

Jason Bateman Says ‘I Read All Reviews’ and ‘Laughed My Ass Off’ When The New York Times Slammed ‘Ozark’ Acting as ‘So Boring to Watch’

Jason Bateman said in an interview with Esquire magazine that he reads all the reviews for his television shows and movies because “I am a people pleaser. I care about what people think about me.” “I read all the reviews. I am doing these projects for public consumption, so it

Cracker Barrel shares tumble over 10% after logo fiasco forces chain to slash forecast

Revenue fell 5.7% to $797.2 million in the quarter, while same-store restaurant sales dropped 4.7%.

Latest ObamaCare bill faces high hurdles and tight deadline

. The bipartisan backers of a new bill to extend enhanced ObamaCare subsidies say it represents Congress’s last best chance to avoid a cost cliff for millions of Americans at the start of next year. The legislation introduced Tuesday, spearheaded by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

Music Industry Moves: Laura Segura Named Executive Director of She Is The Music

Laura Segura has been appointed executive director of She Is the Music, the nonprofit dedicated to gender equality and increasing the number of women working in music — including songwriters, engineers, producers, artists, and industry professionals. In her new role, Segura

Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 to Black Friday Low, Now Cheaper Than Meta Quest 3S and Perfect for PS5 Owners

Eye tracking renders detail where you look while haptic feedback vibrates through the headset. The post Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 to Black Friday Low, Now Cheaper Than Meta Quest 3S and Perfect for PS5 Owners appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’ Documentarian on Brazil’s Surge of Christian Nationalism and Its Own January 6th

Petra Costa, an Oscar nominee for 2019's 'The Edge of Democracy,' discussed her film with The Hollywood Reporter at the recent SCAD Savannah Film Festival.