Starmer Summons Social Media Giants Over Child Safety

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets TikTok, Meta, and X executives to demand stronger child protection measures, warning of stark consequences for inaction as the government considers an under-16 social media ban.

Maine Passes First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Maine's legislature has approved a yearlong freeze on large data centers, citing fears over blackouts, rising electricity bills, and water usage. This move reflects growing political resistance to tech giants' energy-intensive projects.

Sweden Blames Pro-Russian Group for Energy Cyberattack

Swedish officials have publicly identified a pro-Russian actor with ties to Russian intelligence as responsible for a failed cyberattack on a heating plant last year, amid broader warnings of Russian targeting of European critical infrastructure.

Artemis II Mission Sparks Surge in UK Space Toy Sales

Following the safe return of the Artemis II lunar mission, UK retailers like Argos and The Entertainer report massive spikes in space-related toy sales, with Lego's Artemis rocket seeing over 300% growth and searches for space terms soaring by up to 1300%

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