Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US
One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices
Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition
Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil
The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to ‘stem the flow of revenue’ to Tehran.
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‘Crypto winter’: Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump’s support?
Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the ‘hype’ over crypto wanes.
Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
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Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.
