Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids

Australia’s lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with it.  On Friday morning, Australia’s house of representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support, ending a legislative process that started just a week ago. Social media giants swiftly criticized the new bill, and raised … Read more

We’re Spending the Entire Winter Reading Thanks to New Low Cyber Monday Pricing on Amazon Kindle Devices

Attention all book lovers: Amazon is about to fulfill all your reading dreams with it’s spellbinding Cyber Monday sale. Get ready to take your TBR pile on the go with new low prices on a of Kindle, including up to 29% off, bringing prices down to never-before-seen lows. We’re even seeing discounts on the new … Read more

Revealed: Ten clubs eyeing transfer move for Arsenal star as three enquiries already made

Mikel Arteta during Arsenal’s 5-2 win over West Ham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) As many as ten clubs are monitoring Jakub Kiwior’s situation at Arsenal, while three have already made enquiries over a potential transfer. Sources have told CaughtOffside that the Gunners have not yet made a final decision on Kiwior, but it’s thought … Read more

'High-tension politics': As Barnier pushes ahead with high-stakes budget, 'will govt stand or fall'?

French PM Michel Barnier faces a hostile National Assembly as his government moves full-speed ahead with a highly unpopular budget proposal. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on a volatile parliament putting the unlikely bedfellows of the left-wing Popular Front and far-right National Rally (RN) on a no-confidence collision course with the conservative prime … Read more

Trump changes tune on strong dollar

(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole The dollar is making the early running on Monday, retaking some of last week’s losses helped in part by rare words of support from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. While 100% tariffs look rather unlikely, the latest comments marked a … Read more

‘Brain rot’ wins as Oxford’s word of the year

According to Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the term ‘brain rot’ is defined as the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state” as it relates to overdosing on online content without much of a narrative — like TikTok videos. Brain rot is also the outfit’s so-called word of … Read more

Everton’s big flop who left for £0 is now ranked ahead of Mo Salah

Goals. Football’s currency. Defence wins you titles, and all that, but without goals, you’re not going to place the foundational blocks of any degree of success. Everton need goals, need them desperately. Sean Dyche knows that his side are entering a harsh winter period having failed to inspire, with Sunday’s defeat at Old Trafford brutally … Read more