newsSaturday, September 12, 2026
Europe is moving to limit social media for under-15s, but stopping short of a ban. Meanwhile, Meta's smart glasses are forcing a public debate about filming in public, and California is warning about salmonella in eggs. A quieter news day, but the threads on privacy and public health are worth watching.
Two stories today ask the same question from different angles: where does public life end and private space begin?
The EU is finalizing rules to restrict 'risky' app features for under-15s, but won't ban them outright. The announcement is expected next week from Ursula von der Leyen.
Meta's smart glasses are prompting real-world pushback: Wetherspoons banned them, and women's rights groups are raising safety concerns. Meta updated the glasses to disable the camera if the light is tampered with, but the debate is far from settled.
A salmonella outbreak and a canceled festival show how real-world risks still cut through the noise.
California's health department warns about Happy Hens eggs linked to a Salmonella outbreak. 23 cases, 7 hospitalizations, no deaths. The state is working with the food department on the investigation.
Hurricane Marie washed out the inaugural Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica. Beach erosion and unsafe conditions forced the cancellation. Refunds are being processed automatically.
Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousinwww.rollingstone.com
Man charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Townsvillewww.abc.net.au
Josh Hartnett Reveals He Was “Actively Not Looking to Do a TV Show” Before Joining ‘Below’www.hollywoodreporter.com
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Taking LEO Off the Board: Russian Thinking About Anti-Satellite Warfare - Foreign Policy Research Institutewww.fpri.orgAs China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?www.theguardian.com
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd argues that Australia's security alliance with the United States is critical for national survival in a contested region, but the article raises concerns that this alignment may inadvertently draw Australia into a US-led conflict with C
Illinois alerts more than 700,000 people they will or could lose public health insurance - WBEZ Chicagowww.wbez.org
The Illinois Pritzker administration is notifying over 700,000 residents that they may lose their public health insurance (Medicaid) due to federal legislative changes signed by President Trump. Approximately half of these enrollees reside in Cook County. The state has mailed let
Do you have leaf-peeping plans? Illegal parking could mean a ticket or a tow.www.denverpost.com
Mountain towns and state parks along Colorado's Front Range are implementing new traffic management strategies, such as shuttle requirements and trailhead closures, to handle the surge of "leaf-peepers" visiting for fall aspen colors. Local governments in areas like Breckenridge,
Diddy and Cassie: Ex Male Escort Says New Photo Evidence In Lawsuit Shows Freak-Off Preptmz.me
A former male escort suing Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie Ventura alleges that new photo evidence supports his claims of trauma from sexual encounters. The plaintiff claims the images document him being flown to various locations and housed in hotels for extended sex sessions, whi
Andrew Hastie provided a furious alternative to kowtowing to One Nation. Will it stick?www.theguardian.com
The article analyzes the political dynamic between One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Coalition MP Andrew Hastie, highlighting how billionaire patrons Gina Rinehart and Kerry Stokes are backing Hanson's resurgence. It frames Hastie as providing a "furious alternative" to Hanson
'Vanderpump Rules’ Jax Taylor Reveals Alleged Email Evidence in Court Battle With Brittanytmz.me
Jax Taylor presented alleged email evidence in court to support his claims that his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, is damaging his business by spreading false information. The legal battle involves accusations of professional sabotage stemming from their personal disputes.
Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trialvariety.com
A Los Angeles federal jury acquitted Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and stalking resulting in death charges related to the 2022 shooting that killed Saviay’a Robinson. Prosecutors had alleged that Durk directed hitmen to target rapper Quando Rondo
Sian Heder Says “Collective Action Matters” as ‘Being Heumann’ Opens Toronto Film Festivalwww.hollywoodreporter.com
Oscar-winning director Sian Heder opened the 51st Toronto International Film Festival with her new documentary 'Being Heumann,' which focuses on disability rights. Heder emphasized the timeliness of the film, stating that "collective action matters" as rights fought for in the 19
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