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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta testifies at Ohio Statehouse in favor of age verification in app store
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers want to give parents more say in what their kids do on their smartphones and tablets. And Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is on board with the proposal. Ohio lawmakers did pass a bill to require age verification in social media apps, but a federal judge struck that law down after social media companies challenged it, calling it a 'breathtakingly blunt tool' to reduce harm. Gov. Mike DeWine called for lawmakers to take a new approach to age verification for minors, and that is where House Bill 226 comes into play. Victoria's Secret responds after website, app shutdown leaving customers in the dark House Bill 226 would require app developers to determine whether their app is likely to be used by children under 16 years. If so, the developer needs to let the app store know that it will need age verification before being downloaded. This bill would largely impact social media like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Teens use more than 40 different apps a week, so that's a lot for parents and it's a lot of personal information that would need to be shared with each individual app to verify who the parent is and the child's age,' Head of Safety Policy for North America at Meta Jennifer Hanley said. Hanley said she thinks this bill will be more effective, because it does not specifically call out social media apps. 'We've seen courts across the country say if you're looking at things selectively, examining the types of content or who the speaker is, then you're running into First Amendment issues,' she said. 'We think here this kind of addresses that and resolved some of the First Amendment concerns by making it speaker and content neutral instead.' First responders line roads as body of killed deputy returned to Morrow County Hanley said age verification in this form is what parents want, and points to Utah and Texas that have recently enacted similar laws. But some leaders at the statehouse think that companies like Meta are simply punting the responsibility to keep children safe. 'There is certainly no excuse for these big social media, data companies, to not have some sort of guidelines,' Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) said. 'They certainly know how to develop the algorithms to target minors and there's no excuse for them not also being able to use that as safeguards.' Russo said she does think that this is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough. 'Do I think [HB 226] is going to be as effective as some of the other things we know [social media companies] have the capacity to do using their own algorithms? Certainly not,' Russo said. City of Columbus asks court to dismiss cyber lawsuits 'We at Meta and other companies will still have a role to play in providing a safer, more age-appropriate experiences for teens and looking for those who are lying about their age,' Hanley said. The bill still awaits both a House committee vote and House floor vote before being sent to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chris Russo mocks Stephen A. Smith's massive ESPN salary as ‘First Take' loses power: ‘$400 million'
ESPN personality Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on 'First Take,' and he blamed the mishap on Stephen A. Smith's salary. During Wednesday's installment of 'First Take,' Russo and co-host Molly Qerim used flashlights after she said 'we lost power' at ESPN's South Street Seaport studios in New York. 'If they didn't pay Stephen A. $400 million, maybe they could pay their freakin' bills, ESPN!' Russo yelled in the camera during his 'What Are You Mad About' segment, which was filmed in a corner hallway under an exit sign. '[ESPN chairman] Jimmy [Pitaro] and the fellas, I mean goodness gracious … How dare you squeeze me and stick me in a hallway… you took me away from my site all because you gotta pay him $150 million guaranteed!' Smith signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with ESPN in March, according to The Athletic. 4 ESPN personality Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on 'First Take' on May 28, 2025. YouTube/ESPN 4 ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith laughed over Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's reaction over having do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on 'First Take' on May 28, 2025. YouTube/ESPN The ESPN personality — who was not on the set of 'First Take' and appeared virtually on the show — had a good laugh over Russo's commentary. 'That is funny and he deserves it,' Smith said. 'You don't need to be in the studio telling lies, you need to be in the hallway doing it. Good for you.' 4 ESPN personality Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo and 'First Take' co-host Molly Qerim had to use flashlights after the power went out on 'First Take' on May 28, 2025. YouTube/ESPN 4 ESPN personality Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on 'First Take' on May 28, 2025. X Russo and Qerim took the show to the hallway, where he complained about the outdated lights before slapping the wall. Qerim couldn't help but laugh at Russo's antics as he yelled, 'I don't like that!'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
What Doctors Want You to Know About NB.1.8.1, the New COVID-19 Variant
There is a new COVID-19 variant gaining attention worldwide. The latest iteration of the coronavirus, called NB.1.8.1, is driving cases in several countries. The variant has been detected in the U.S. Here's what doctors want you to know about the latest iteration of the virus. New COVID-19 variants have quietly popped up since the start of the pandemic, but there's one in particular that's suddenly getting a lot of attention. It's called NB.1.8.1, and it's reportedly driving a surge of COVID-19 cases in China. NB.1.8.1 is showing up all over the world, including in the U.S. COVID-19 consistently has spikes in cases each summer, raising questions about whether NB.1.8.1 will fuel another wave. (Currently, COVID-19 infections are spreading in four states, per data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).) While it's unclear whether this new variant will cause the virus to spread even more, with updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it's normal to want to know what you can do to protect yourself from the virus. Meet the experts: Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious disease at the University at Buffalo in New York, William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; infectious disease specialist Amesh Adalja, M.D., senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security Here's the deal with the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1, including symptoms, prevention, and what infectious disease doctors want you to keep in mind now that the vaccine is off the table for many Americans. The NB.1.8.1 variant is a member of the Omicron family, according to William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. 'It's another cousin,' he says. 'It appears to be quite contagious, but also quite similar to the other Omicron variants that are out there.' Late last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated NB.1.8.1 as a 'variant under monitoring,' which means that it 'may require prioritized attention and monitoring.' Still, 'it's early days for this variant,' says Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious diseases at the University at Buffalo in New York. The NB.1.8.1 has been detected in 22 countries, and cases have increased 2.5% from the previous four weeks. As of now, the variant has been spotted in the Western Pacific region, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and Europe. 'We're primarily seeing cases in the Pacific Rim and China,' Dr. Russo says. 'There are some cases in the U.S., suggesting that perhaps this variant has a selective advantage.' Dr. Russo notes that the ways that variants can surge are by evading immunity or being more infectious than previous strains. 'The early data suggests that it may be more immune evasive,' Dr. Russo says. While the WHO points out that NB.1.8.1 is 'growing rapidly compared to co-circulating variants,' the agency also notes that there's no evidence that the variant will cause more health risks compared to the current Omicron variants that are circulating. 'The symptoms are similar to the spectrum of symptoms seen with all versions of COVID-19,' says infectious disease specialist Amesh Adalja, M.D., senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. According to the CDC, those may include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Sore throat Congestion or a runny nose New loss of taste or smell Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Nausea or vomiting Dr. Adalja stresses that there's no reason to panic over the NB.1.8.1 variant. 'There is no reason to have any additional concern with this variant vs. others that have risen to dominance in the recent past,' he says. But federal health officials recently made changes to eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine, limiting its availability to certain groups and raising questions about preventing the virus along the way. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, also announced in a video posted on X that the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women—a stark contrast to previous guidance. 'If individuals are high risk for severe disease, they should stay up to date with vaccination,' Dr. Adalja says. 'For lower-risk people, it is important to remember that this is an endemic virus that will always be generating new variants, and each person's risk tolerance will differ.' But if you have a big event coming up and want to lower the odds of getting sick (or just want to lower the odds of getting sick in general), Dr. Schaffner recommends wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings. Dr. Russo agrees. 'If you want to make every effort to protect yourself, masks are the way to go,' he says. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mass. nursing home with 130-year history to close, lay off staff
A Lawrence nursing home that opened in 1895 will close at the end of the summer, leaving 43 employees without jobs and more than 30 residents without housing. The Berkeley Retirement Home posted a notice on its website announcing the decision to close, writing that it had notified the state Department of Public Health that the facility would shut its doors for good on Aug. 31. In the letter from The Berkeley to DPH posted on the state website, Leslie Russo, the facility's administrator, wrote that the 'difficult decision' had been made due to financial factors, as it had been incurring 'significant monthly losses' and the building itself is aging and needs 'extensive renovations and repairs.' 'This decision was not made lightly and every effort was made over the last few years to identify a long-term solution to ensure the best future for the facility,' Russo wrote. According to the letter, The Berkeley's board of directors voted on April 28 to close the nursing home, which has 19 skilled nursing beds and 25 independent living rest home beds. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act notice posted on the state website shows that 43 workers will be laid off on Aug. 31 when the facility closes. According to a draft closure plan submitted to DPH, residents and their families were notified of the closure on April 30 and a freeze has been placed on new admissions. Staff will work with each resident to find a new placement in a different facility in the area. Medical records will continue to be stored on-site until the building is sold or repurposed. A virtual public hearing about the closure will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. 41-year-old woman dies in pedestrian crash in Framingham More details emerge from hazmat incident at Hayden Corp. on Monday morning Insider anticipates 'craziest' NBA offseason that includes Celtics trades Jaylen Brown's knee injury another unknown to Boston Celtics offseason ESPN analyst hopes fans don't 'come for my head' for Drake Maye-Jayden Daniels take Read the original article on MassLive.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Russo will return as Boca Juniors coach, club spokesman confirms
BUENOS AIRES - Miguel Angel Russo is set to return as coach of Boca Juniors ahead of the Club World Cup, a club spokesman confirmed on Monday. Russo will take the reins for his third stint with the Argentine giants, having previously coached the team in 2007 and 2020-2021, leading them to win four titles, including the Copa Libertadores. After leaving Boca, the experienced 69-year-old coach spent time at Rosario Central and most recently at San Lorenzo, with whom he suffered elimination from the Argentine league semi-finals on Sunday. "Miguel and I have come to an agreement. All he has to do now is officially sever his ties with San Lorenzo, which should be easy for him," the spokesman told Reuters, declining to offer further details. Russo will replace Fernando Gago, who was sacked last month after Boca lost the Argentine Superclasico against arch-rivals River Plate and had a poor run including getting knocked out of the Libertadores in the preliminary round. Boca start their Club World Cup campaign on June 16 in the United States, where they will compete in Group C against Bayern Munich, Benfica and Auckland City. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
