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I'm 12 and want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
For teenage boys and girls "you can get all the protein that you need from food alone", says registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine. It is important that teenage girls, especially, get enough iro… [+1385 chars]
White House defends new press secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump described Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her a… [+1884 chars]
Suspicious letters with white powder sent to election offices in multiple states
Election offices in multiple states reported receiving suspicious letters in the mail this week containing a powdery white substance, prompting an investigation from the FBI and US Postal Inspection Service.
Election offices in multiple states reported receiving suspicious letters in the mail this week containing a powdery white substance, prompting an investigation from the FBI and US Postal Inspection … [+2056 chars]
Controversial streamer Sneako on why young men are abandoning Trump | CNN Politics
Controversial streamer Sneako says President Trump has betrayed the young men who helped elect him. He tells Donie O’Sullivan why the Iran war was a breaking point and where disillusioned young Trump supporters might turn next. Watch more the full documentary…
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must allow White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, arguing that the ban violated the First Amendment. US District Judge Tim Kelly impl… [+116 chars]
Newspaper headlines: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
Image caption, The Daily Express leads on the plea of nine women from Piddington, who visited Parliament on Wednesday to demand Labour shelves plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers next to the Oxfordsh… [+357 chars]
Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt.
"When I first started this project, I genuinely didn't know whether it would work," said Dr Sim. "No one had really explored whether dogs could help tackle this problem in the marine environment. It… [+1280 chars]
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some … [+2798 chars]
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, a novelty toy and games store in the quiet Brooklyn neighbourhood of Cobble Hill was seeing much busier foot traffic than usual. Inside, the shop was packed with came… [+1676 chars]
McKinsey is making job applicants spar with a fake AI client
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company is going to ask some entry-level candidates to have a 10-minute conversation with an AI simulation of a client as part of the interview process, according to The Wall Street Journal.
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> Some entry-level McKinsey candidates will have a 10-minute conversation with a simulated client as part of the interview process. Some entry-level McKinsey candidates wi… [+264 chars]
Rep. Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé and two others charged with sexual misconduct-related offenses
Three men whom US Rep. Nancy Mace accused of being “PREDATORS” in an unprecedented House floor speech last year – including her ex-fiancé – were charged with sexual misconduct-related offenses Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a s…
Three men whom US Rep. Nancy Mace accused of being PREDATORS in an unprecedented House floor speech last year including her ex-fiancé were charged with sexual misconduct-related offenses Wednesday, t… [+6991 chars]
UK threatens visa bans for Eritrea over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country's government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign nation… [+2145 chars]
The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
If Apple’s first smart display finally gets my family to actually use my smart home, I’ll consider it a win.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> If Apples first smart display finally gets my family to actually use my smart home, Ill consider it a win. If Apples first smart display finally gets my family … [+8492 chars]
OpenAI accuses former employee of leaking intel on AI device to Apple
OpenAI is accusing a former employee of stealing intellectual property related to an unreleased device and later sharing some of the information with Apple.
OpenAI is accusing a former employee of stealing intellectual property related to an unreleased device and later sharing some of the information with Apple. The employee, OpenAI alleges, had previou… [+2532 chars]
Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
Eight US states, including Kansas, Arizona, Iowa, and others are suing OpenAI over claims the company mislead customers about the safety of ChatGPT.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots safety and putting everyone at risk. OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots… [+3406 chars]
Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
Elon Musk has suggested that the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and stay connected to his Starlink internet network. Starlink is … [+2565 chars]
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
Microsoft worked with Japan’s National Police Agency to dismantle a massive cybercrime operation scammers used to send millions of phishing messages.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketplace for scammers. Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketpl… [+2756 chars]
The AI race is back on
Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. by Robert Ha… [+5579 chars]
Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?
Several states had been working to reach an agreement with Character.AI to resolve consumer protection concerns when it filed for bankruptcy, a new filing says.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats arent exposed to the highest bidder. State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats… [+3400 chars]
As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price tag and doesn’t add desired home theater features.
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price tag and doesnt add desired home theater features. The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price t… [+5085 chars]
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube explains the new “AI” tag it’s using to mark songs altered or primarily made with generative AI, starting in the YouTube Music app.
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily with generative AI tools, starting first on YouTube Music. New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily… [+3075 chars]