Politics, Technology
Report: Russia-linked Accounts Spread Anti-migrant Posts Online
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
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Technology, Business
Meta Fined $567m Over Child Safety
A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567m. This is the largest fine ever given to a social media company for child safety.
Business, Technology
Jury says Meta and YouTube are addictive, must pay penalties
A jury in California recently decided that Meta and YouTube are responsible for harming a young woman's mental health.
Science, Technology
NASA's Artemis moon mission is delayed again
NASA is facing new problems with its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Politics, Technology
Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s
Spain is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
Politics, Technology
France will stop using US software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
France announced on Monday that it will stop using American software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Entertainment, Technology
Lego makes new “Smart Brick”, some people worried
Lego recently showed a new product called Smart Bricks at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Business, Technology
China's BYD beats Tesla, becomes world's top EV seller
The Chinese company BYD is now the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales. It has sold more cars than the American company Tesla for the first time in one year. In 2025, Tesla sold 1.64 million cars. This was a 9% d
Entertainment, Technology
Entertainment unions worried about Disney, OpenAI deal
A large union that represents workers in the entertainment industry is concerned about a new agreement between Disney and OpenAI.
Science, Technology
Google wants to put data centers in space
Google plans to put AI data centers in space. The first test equipment will be sent into orbit in early 2027.
Science, Technology
App translates speech to sign language, wins top innovation prize
A Kenyan businessman created a special app called Terp 360. This app helps people communicate by changing spoken words into sign language. It uses a 3D avatar that signs the words.
Science, Technology
More new renewable energy created than new coal energy in 2025
For the first time ever, wind and solar farms around the world have made more electricity than coal power plants. A new report says this is a very important change for the world's energy. This happened in the first half
Business, Technology
AOL ends dial-up internet service
AOL has officially ended its dial-up internet service. This service was very popular many years ago.
Other, Technology
Drones stop flights at second Danish airport in a week
An airport in Aalborg, Denmark, had to close because of drones on Wednesday night. This was just two days after Denmark’s main airport in Copenhagen was also closed because people saw drones there.
Business, Technology
American farmers aren’t allowed to fix their own machines
American farmers are facing a big problem. They say they are not allowed to fix their own farm equipment. This is causing them to spend a lot of money and lose a lot of time.
Technology
SpaceX launches Starship, most powerful rocket ever
SpaceX has successfully tested its new rocket called Starship. This is an important event for the company after several failed tests.
Other, Technology
Too many news alerts on smartphones
Many people get news updates sent directly to their phones. These alerts tell us about important breaking news.
Entertainment, Technology
UK survey shows almost half of kids don’t want the internet
A new survey shows that many young people wish the internet did not exist.
Business, Technology
Apple is making less pollution
Apple’s latest report shows that the company is working hard on its climate goals. In 2024, Apple created less greenhouse gasses that warm the planet. It cut this pollution by 800,000 metric tons compared to 2023, a 5
Business, Technology
H&M will use AI copies of models in ads
Fashion company H&M plans to use AI to make digital copies of 30 models. These copies, called "digital twins," could be used in online posts and ads. H&M says they want to try new ways to show their clothes using
