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Greece moves to bar under-15s from social media by 2027
Greece plans to ban social media use for anyone under 15 starting in 2027, requiring platforms to verify ages and face penalties under the EU Digital Services Act; parents would use a state-backed 'Kids Wallet' app to block access, a move backed by adults and aiming to spur EU-wide action.
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Pentagon Signals Possible Minneapolis Deployment as Hundreds Are Readied
The Pentagon has ordered a Fort Bragg–based Army military police brigade and additional Alaska-based troops from the 11th Airborne Division to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis, with hundreds of MPs and two infantry battalions anticipated for mobilization; officials say the information is pre-decisional and no formal announcement has been made.
"USPS Takes Action to Address Mail Delivery Issues Amidst Calls for Postmaster General's Resignation"
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia expressed frustration with the unacceptable delays in mail delivery, citing constituents' struggles with receiving prescriptions, paying rent, and conducting business. The USPS has tracking data available on its website, showing that mail delivery in Georgia has significantly slowed, with only 42.48% of mail arriving on time and taking an average of 4.9 days to deliver, compared to 2.6 days a year ago. The public can access this data to monitor delivery performance by state and region, but specific ZIP Code details are not provided.
"FY24 Spending Bill: Winners and Losers in Agency Budgets"
Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on a fiscal 2024 spending "minibus" that provides funding for various federal agencies, with some seeing budget cuts while others receive increased resources. The package includes plans for departments such as Agriculture, Justice, Commerce, Energy, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs. While federal employees will continue to receive the 5.2% average pay raise enacted by President Biden, some agencies will face financial challenges due to existing budgets. Notably, federal wildland firefighters and FAA employees will see increased resources, while agencies like the EPA, NSF, NASA, and the Bureau of Prisons will experience budget cuts.
"Biden's Executive Order: Protecting Americans' Personal Data from Foreign Sales"
President Biden has issued an Executive Order to protect Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern, focusing on genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data. The order aims to prevent large-scale transfer of data to such countries, safeguard sensitive government-related data, set high security standards, and ensure that federal grants and contracts do not facilitate access to sensitive health data. The administration also seeks to balance data protection with the free flow of information and is urging Congress to pass comprehensive privacy legislation.
Ohio House Speaker Rejects Effort to Limit Court Jurisdiction on Issue 1
Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens dismisses a proposal to deny court jurisdiction over the recent abortion rights amendment Issue 1, instead urging lawmakers to focus on maternal and early childhood care. State Rep. Jennifer Gross is pursuing a measure to nullify the courts' authority, but Stephens rejects the idea, emphasizing the importance of abiding by the Constitution and having conversations about what abortion opponents are for. While Stephens rules out rushing to the ballot with a repeal effort, he doesn't entirely rule out revisiting the policy in the future. Democrats remain cautious, recalling Republicans' previous maneuvering to get a related issue on the ballot.
"Low Prosecution Rates: Ohio Sec. of State Flags 641 Voter Fraud Cases, but Less than 3% Lead to Charges"
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has referred over 640 cases of potential voter fraud to state or county investigators since taking office in 2019. However, less than 3% of these cases resulted in charges, and even if every incident flagged by LaRose turned out to be voter fraud, it would only translate to a fraud rate of 0.0044%. The review of LaRose's fraud referrals found just 18 charges, with 13 resulting in convictions. Critics argue that LaRose's public pronouncements about fraud may undermine faith in the state's election system.