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YouTube on Tuesday announced it’s beginning to roll out age estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users in order to provide a more age-appropriate experience. The company says it will use a variety of signals to determine the users’ possible age, regardless of what the user entered as their birthday when they signed up for an account. When YouTube identifies a user as a teen, it introduces new protections and experiences, which include disabling personalized advertising, safeguards that limit repetitive viewing of certain types of content, and enabling digital wellbeing tools such as screen time and bedtime reminders, among others.…

Facebook Tweet Email Link The Trump administration is set to destroy $9.7 million worth of US-purchased contraceptives rather than deliver them to women overseas, following the dismantling of foreign assistance programs carried out by the US Agency for International Development, or USAID. The “preliminary decision” to destroy the USAID-procured birth control was confirmed by a State Department spokesperson, who said the cost of incinerating them would be $167,000. The contraceptives have been housed in a warehouse in Geel, Belgium. The Belgian foreign ministry said it was engaged in diplomatic talks with the US embassy to work to find alternative solutions…

Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles in shows like “black-ish” and “Girlfriends,” happens to be single and without children, but she doesn’t let either hold her back from experiencing a fulfilling, joyful life, especially when it comes to vacations. When friends and family can’t join her, or if she just wants to decompress, Ross will jet-set by herself and have a fabulous time doing it. She says she takes at least one solo trip a year by herself, and if vacationing with others, might stay a little longer to include alone time.In a new three-part docuseries streaming…

NEW YORK (AP) — In the colorful, animated, musical world of “KPop Demon Hunters,” everyone is a fan. The general public rocks T-shirts supporting their favorite idols. They hold light sticks and stare starry-eyed at stadium stages; they scream, they cry, they cheer, they buy the merch. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that the Sony Pictures/ Netflix film itself has inspired similar fanfare, having topped the streamer’s global rankings. Fans have flooded the internet with art, covers, cosplay and choreography in response to the movie, which follows the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X as they fight…

As companies lean into value offerings and buzzy beverages to lure price-sensitive consumers, Starbucks is doubling down on its plans to get back to basics by leaning into hospitality at its cafes.The coffee giant aims to stand out on guest experience in a cutthroat consumer environment as it tries to boost lackluster sales.Last week, the company began training baristas on its new “Green Apron Service” program as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plans, which have emphasized friendlier cafes and a human touch like Sharpie drawings on cups. Green Apron Service builds on that, relying on warm and…

Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Mon July 28, 2025 Travel advisors seeking to expand their destination knowledge can immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and attractions of one of Mexico’s most beloved coastal destinations through the Puerto Vallarta Specialist Program. Available in both English and Spanish, this comprehensive training initiative equips travel professionals with the specialized knowledge needed to craft exceptional experiences for clients visiting this Pacific coast gem.Often celebrated as “the most Mexican beach destination,” Puerto Vallarta captivates visitors with its unique blend of cobblestone streets, pristine beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. The destination’s authentic charm lies in its…

Procter & Gamble on Tuesday reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street’s expectations, but introduced fiscal year 2026 guidance that included a $1 billion pre-tax hit due to higher costs from tariffs.”We grew sales and profit in fiscal 2025 and returned high levels of cash to shareowners in a dynamic, difficult and volatile environment,” said CEO Jon Moeller in a news release.CFO Andre Schulten said during a media call that there will be mid-single-digit price increases affecting about a quarter of P&G’s items during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 due to tariffs and innovation.He added on a call with…

LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, has struck a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, which makes 4D LiDAR sensing systems. The partnership will see LG Innotek manufacturing and supplying Aeva’s Atlas Ultra 4D LiDAR sensor for automobiles, and eventually expanding the technology for use in consumer electronics, robotics and industrial automation. As part of the deal, LG Innotek will invest up to $50 million in Aeva, acquiring an equity stake of about 6% in the U.S. company. “The first part of the partnership is focused on the automotive sector,” Aeva’s co-founder and CEO Soroush…

Facebook Tweet Email Link A prominent Palestinian activist who had worked on an Oscar-winning documentary died on Monday after being shot by a Jewish settler in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to local journalists and officials. Odeh Hathalin, who was a consultant on “No Other Land,” a film that documents Israeli settler and military attacks on the West Bank community of Masafer Yatta, was shot in the village of Umm al-Khair, in that same community. Israeli police said its forces arrived at the scene and detained an Israeli civilian, who was later arrested for questioning. Police did not identify the…

LONDON (AP) — Indian author Kiran Desai, who won the Booker Prize and then didn’t publish a novel for almost two decades, is up for the award again with her long-awaited follow-up.“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny,” the 677-page tale of two young Indians making their way in the United States, is one of 13 books announced Tuesday as semifinalists for the prestigious 50,000-pound ($67,000) prize. The contenders include authors from nine countries on four continents.It’s Desai’s first novel since “The Inheritance of Loss,” which won the Booker in 2006.Two previous finalists are up for the prize again: U.K. writer…