The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Texas can, for now, continue enforcing its age verification law, which mandates app stores to verify minors’ ages and secure parental consent before downloading apps or making in-app purchases. The Texas App Store Accountability Act, which was signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2025, is being challenged in two separate lawsuits. One of the plaintiffs is the Consumer and Communications Industry Association, a tech industry trade group that counts Apple and Google among its members. The other is Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, a student advocacy group that uses apps for civic education.In a one-sentence order, Justice…

A new report from the European Environment Agency shows that 96 per cent of Europe’s monitored bathing sites met minimum health standards. Even better, around 85 per cent were rated “excellent”, proving that decades of EU environmental regulation are paying off for summer holidaymakers. But don’t pack your swim gear…

Four wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.Who: Brazil vs NorwayWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16Where: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USWhen: Sunday, July 5, at 4pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: We will…

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