From a young age, we’ve been told that unless we hide from the sun like Dracula, we’re destined for saggy, wrinkled skin. The conventional advice is to wear big hats and slather up the sunscreen — especially since we’re in prime beach season. And while avoiding the sun remains one of the most crucial steps […]
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The fan-fave retinol treatment ‘tightens up the turkey skin’ is on sale for $19
From a young age, we’ve been told that unless we hide from the sun like Dracula, we’re destined for saggy, wrinkled skin. The conventional advice is to wear big hats and slather up the sunscreen. And while avoiding the sun remains one of the most crucial steps to stave off aging, innovations in skincare science […]
Media Independence at Risk as Slovak Cabinet Tightens Grip
(Bloomberg) — Lawmakers in Slovakia approved an overhaul of public media, effectively putting broadcasters under government control in a move criticized by the opposition and international organizations for undermining press independence. Most Read from Bloomberg As of July, the ruling coalition will nominate its own candidates to the governing bodies of Slovak public television and […]
Cincinnati Public Schools tightens student cellphone policy, pursues Yondr pouches
Cincinnati Public Schools is pursuing cellphone pouches for every student in the district following a pilot program at Hughes STEM High School last year. With Yondr pouches, students are locked out of their phones during the school day without having to turn them in to teachers or other school staff. It will be up to individual principals […]
New Jersey adopts public records law critics say tightens access to documents
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Wednesday overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics. Murphy, a Democrat, said he acknowledged the disappointment of social justice, labor and other groups that vociferously objected to […]
US president tightens asylum rules for border with Mexico
US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to ramp up measures to prevent asylum seekers from entering via the country’s border with Mexico. “I’m announcing actions to bar migrants who cross our southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum,” Biden said in Washington on Tuesday. “Migrants will be restricted from receiving asylum at our […]
Singapore Airlines tightens cabin safety measures after extreme turbulence
Singapore Airlines has said it will halt meal services and get all cabin crew to buckle up when planes fly through turbulence as part of tighter cabin measures after one person died and dozens were injured on a flight from London this week. The airline said it has adopted a “more cautious approach to managing […]
Norway further tightens restrictions on entry of Russians
Norway has said it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia. The Scandinavian country said that people with tourist visas issued before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country would be barred from entering Norway as of next week. Justice minister Emilie Enger Mehl said the […]
Norway further tightens its restrictions on the entry of Russians
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway on Thursday said it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia, saying those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandinavian country as of next week. Justice Minister […]
Eurovision Tightens Security Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Fahree featuring Ilkin Dovlatov representing Azerbaijan with the song “Özunle apar” perform on stage during the first rehearsal for the first semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena, in Malmo, Sweden, on May 6, 2024. Credit – Jessica Gow—TT News Agency/AFP/Getty Images Performers from across Europe and beyond […]
China tightens grip on social media companies
New rules that tighten restrictions on China’s internet companies have come into effect today. The expanded State Secrets Law compels firms – including social media giants Tencent, ByteDance and Weibo – to take action if users post sensitive information. It requires “network operators” to monitor information being shared by users. The rules also describe how […]
EU tightens visa requirements for Ethiopians over a lack of government cooperation on deportations
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Monday that it is tightening visa requirements for people from Ethiopia, accusing the government there of a failure to cooperate in taking back citizens found to be living illegally in the 27-nation bloc. EU headquarters said the time it takes to process visas for Ethiopian nationals will […]