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Russia has blocked access to popular gaming platform Roblox due to concerns over child safety and extremism, including the spread of LGBT-related content.The country’s media regulator said Roblox had become rife with “inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children”, according to local news outlets.The multiplayer online platform ranks among the world’s most popular, but has been heavily criticised over its lack of features to protect children.A spokesperson from Roblox said the company respects the laws where it operates, adding that the platform provides a “positive space” for learning. “We have a deep commitment to…

On Friday, Vinay Prasad—the Food and Drug Administration’s chief medical and scientific officer and its top vaccine regulator—emailed a stunning memo to staff that quickly leaked to the press. Without evidence, Prasad claimed COVID-19 vaccines have killed 10 children in the US, and, as such, he announced unilateral, sweeping changes to the way the agency regulates and approves vaccines, including seasonal flu shots. On Wednesday evening, a dozen former FDA commissioners, who collectively oversaw the agency for more than 35 years, responded to the memo with a scathing rebuke. Uniting to publish their response in the New England Journal of Medicine,…

Jenny ReesWales health correspondentAthika AhmedMolly Fenton and Athika Ahmed want better education on women’s health issues in schoolYoung women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not how to change a tampon or spot signs of cancer.”As a person from an ethnic minority background, in some communities it’s actually taboo and quite a sensitive topic to talk about, so if you’re not able to learn about these things in school, then where do you learn?” said 23-year-old Athika Ahmed.She was among the young people across Wales involved in the design of new school resources…

David Ellison’s Skydance-owned Paramount keeps scooping up talent. The latest? Wicked filmmaker Jon M. Chu. Chu on Wednesday signed a first-look three-year producing deal with Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television Studios. Under the deal, which takes effect Jan. 2, 2026, Chu and his production company will work to develop and produce feature film and television projects for the Melrose Avenue studio. He’ll work closely with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Motion Picture Group president Don Granger and Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell. Chu is wrapping up a tenure at Burbank-based Warner Bros, where he made the…

Last season felt like a missed opportunity for Ospreys after they beat Scarlets in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup but were then edged out by Lyon in Swansea.This year Mark Jones’ side will go up against familiar URC foes in Connacht and Zebre, hosting the Irish province and travelling to Italy.They face French opposition in rounds two and four with an away game at Montauban, who are one from bottom of the Top 14 and more concerned with relegation, and then a home finale against Montpellier.Ospreys have made a slow start to the URC, so Europe provides a…

Man dies after being pulled unresponsive from Sydney tidal poolA man has died after being pulled from the water in Sydney’s east on Thursday afternoon, NSW police say.In a statement, police said emergency services were called to a tidal swimming pool at Double Bay about 2.30pm after reports of a concern for welfare. The incident occurred at the Murray Rose Pool, more commonly known as the Redleaf pool.Officers found an unresponsive man had been pulled from the water by members of the public.He was treated by NSW ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.Police have established a crime scene and…

The Jaguar Land Rover design boss behind the Range Rover and the polarising Jaguar relaunch has abruptly departed the business just four months after its new chief executive took charge.Gerry McGovern left the role of chief creative officer on Monday after 20 years at the business in which he oversaw the design of some of the company’s most successful cars as well as the launch of a new-look, pink electric Jaguar that drew the ire of Donald Trump.Britain’s largest carmaker appointed PB Balaji as chief executive in August. Balaji, an Indian national, was previously the chief financial officer of Tata…

India’s government has backtracked on an order for all smartphones to be pre-installed with a state-owned security app after a mass outcry over privacy concerns and refusal by technology companies to comply.The department of telecommunications confirmed it had revoked its previous order for all technology companies to mandatorily install the government’s Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on to every smartphone in India within 90 days.Political outcry erupted over the order and several tech companies, including Apple and Google, made it clear they would not comply due to privacy concerns. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the government confirmed it had “decided…

Jon M. Chu is taking his talents to Paramount Skydance. The “Wicked” director has inked a multi-year first-look film and TV deal with the David Ellison-led studio. Though Chu most recently helmed the blockbuster musical “Wicked: For Good” for Universal, he and his Electric Somewhere production banner previously had a deal at Warner Bros., where he made “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights.” Now, Chu joins an impressive roster of talent with new pacts at Paramount Skydance, including Matt and Ross Duffer, James Mangold and Will Smith. The three-year producing deal goes into effect on Jan. 2. Chu and…

Greg WyshynskiDec 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.NEW YORK — After 11 seasons as one of the NHL’s leading scorers, Mikko Rantanen has become accustomed to fame.But infamy? Not so much, although he has experienced plenty of that this season.Rantanen recently served the first suspension of his NHL career, having earned an automatic one-game ban for two game misconducts for physical infractions.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedNHL rules state that players must go 41 games between ejections to avoid suspension. Rantanen’s second ejection, for boarding Calgary Flames forward Matt Coronato, came four days after his first ejection on…