Author: Justin M. Larson

As of July 25, porn sites are required to implement effective age verification methods for U.K. users.Jack Taylor | Getty ImagesIt was well intentioned but a U.K. law mandating age verification on adult sites and a number of other platforms has sparked a backlash from both internet users in the country, and U.S. politicians and tech giants.Last month, new provisions in the Online Safety Act requiring large online platforms to implement age checks to prevent children from accessing pornographic and appropriate material came into force.The measures have led PornHub, RedTube and other porn sites to force U.K. visitors to sign…

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSpirit Airlines has warned it might not be able to survive as a going concern if it doesn’t raise more cash, five months after the budget-travel icon emerged from bankruptcy.After cutting its debt during restructuring, Spirit has tried to attract bookings by marketing more upscale products and looking for new ways to cut costs. Late last month, the airline announced plans to furlough 270 more pilots this fall.”However, the Company…

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Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 10, 2025.Justin K. Aller | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesNFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is backing a startup that hopes to make athletes more accessible to companies, charities and sponsors.AthleteAgent.com launched on Tuesday as a rebrand of the former Online Sports Database. The site was created to improve access to athletes, offering a more streamlined way for organizations to connect with them.The rebrand isn’t just about a new name. AthleteAgent.com is also rolling out a subscription-based model, offering users…

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The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function. There are many exercises to choose from, with and without weights, that target all major muscle groups in the legs, such as the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. When performing these exercises, you should always make sure to maintain proper form and gradually increase the difficulty over time. 1. Squat Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, like your quads, hamstrings, adductors (muscles on the inner thighs),…

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Shoppers purchase groceries at the upscale LuLu Hypermarket located in the Lulu International Shopping Mall in Kerala, India, on May 25, 2022.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesIndia’s consumer inflation continued to ease in July, dropping for a ninth straight month to 1.55%, below analysts’ estimates, government data showed Tuesday.The headline inflation rate fell on the back of declining growth in food prices, to its lowest level since June 2017. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated July inflation at 1.76%.Food inflation, which is a key component of the consumer price index, came in at -1.76%, lower than the -1.06% print in…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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Flush with cash from a period of resilient earnings, a growing number of European companies are shunning high-stakes deals in favor of smaller and targeted “bolt-on” acquisitions to pursue growth. Executives from industrial giants to consumer goods firms are deploying capital on strategic deals designed to snap up competitors and acquire technologies instead of staking their reputations on major deals that run the risk of never materializing. It’s a strategy that is allowing firms to pursue growth without the immense risks and regulatory headaches that have scuttled larger deals. “This is a time again as part of playing offense, where…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Instagram has introduced three new features to help you share more easily with friends: Friend Map, Repost, and a Friends tab in Reels. While all three are designed to boost connection, one in particular, the Friend Map, has sparked some privacy misconceptions.While the Friend Map has been welcomed by some, it’s also fueling misconceptions online. Social media posts have spread confusion about whether it shares your live location by default, prompting questions about how much control you really have.Here’s what these new tools actually do, how they work, and what you need to know…

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European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force – two days before a US-Russia summit on Ukraine is due to take place in Alaska.In a statement, European leaders said “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future.”It added the principles of “territorial integrity” must be respected and “international borders must not be changed by force”.The statement was signed by 26 of 27 leaders. Missing from the signatories was Hungary’s leader Viktor Orban, who has maintained friendly relations with Russia and has repeatedly tried to block EU support for Ukraine.The statement underscored the nervousness…

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President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the “homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY.” Though what those plans will look like, including where people will go, is unclear, sparking concerns among advocacy groups.While previewing an announcement regarding D.C., Trump told those experiencing homelessness in a social media post on Sunday, “We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital.”In his remarks the following day, Trump said that the federal government will be “removing homeless encampments from all over our parks” in D.C. as part of an effort…

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On Running shoes at On’s headquarters in in Zurich, Switzerland.CNBCOn sales rose 32% in the Swiss sportswear company’s second quarter, leading it to raise its full-year revenue guidance even as it contends with new tariffs on imports from Vietnam. The buzzy sneaker brand, which has been credited with taking market share from Nike, now expects full year-sales of 2.91 billion Swiss francs ($3.58 billion), up from its previous outlook of 2.86 billion francs ($3.52 billion). That’s in line with Wall Street expectations of 2.92 billion francs ($3.59 billion), according to LSEG. On also raised its gross margin guidance to a range of…

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