Apple’s long, bitter App Store antitrust war
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Apple’s iOS 26.4 update adds age verification in the UK
Apple now requires users in the UK to verify their age with the launch of iOS 26.4. In…
The folly of abandoning renewables.
Posted Mar 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM UTC The folly of abandoning renewables. As energy prices soar, Trump’s…
Migrants say new laws stopping temporary migration from war-torn countries ‘a slap in the face’
Iranian student Arash chose to study in Australia so his family could freely visit from his home country…
From Cloud to Coast: The Physical Cost of AI in Hong Kong’s Borderlands
San Tin Tidal Ponds, Hong Kong SAR, with Shenzhen in the background. Image © Jonathan Yeung Share Share…
Nurse practitioners are everywhere now. What does NP really stand for and should you see one?
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at the acronyms next to your health care provider’s name? MD, DO,…
GOP Sen. Johnson investigating FDA rare disease drug rejections
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said he is investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s rejections of rare disease…
Türkiye prevents 2.8 million tons of plastic waste through paid bag policy
ANKARA Türkiye has prevented the generation of nearly 2.8 million tones of plastic waste through its paid plastic…
Long-term SSRI use: What to know if you’ve taken antidepressants for years
If you’ve been taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications for years, you might have certain questions. Do you still…
Baby boomers are aging fast. Adult day care can help their caregivers.
Adult day care centers provide crucial, affordable relief for caregivers, especially members of the “sandwich generation” who are…
Renewable energy defies Trump’s attacks, reaching a new record
U.S. utilities generated a record amount of energy from renewable sources last year, even as the Trump administration…
Analysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.4% in 2025 to their lowest level in more than 150…