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Meta launches revamped teen account features for safer online experience
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, has launched revamped safety features for teen accounts aged 13 to 17, aimed at providing a safer online experience for young users. The updated features were introduced during the “Screen Smart” event in Makati, where Meta…
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Cook tells WSJ
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset increasing memory and storage chip costs, CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. A surge in AI-driven demand for data centers has forced consumer electronics companies into a fierce competition for dwindling supplies of…
BYD Chairman: ‘BYD will be the No. 1 automaker globally in five years’
Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD , on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world’s largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors following a steep decline in the company’s share price. BYD, which ranked sixth globally in 2025 with 4.6 million vehicles…
Parents actually spend more time on smartphones during family meals than their kids, study shows
For years, parents have scolded their children for using smartphones during family meals. But a recent study suggests that parents may be more guilty of this habit than their kids. A study published on June 15, 2026 in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from the University of Arizona found that adults…
US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/NABATIEH, Lebanon, June 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments. Trump…
Angat Dam water levels continue to drop despite rains, nears critical level
Despite several days of rainfall, the water level at Angat Dam continues to decline, nearing its critical level. Data from state weather bureau PAGASA as of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, showed the dam’s water level at 166.86 meters—well below its normal operating level of 180 meters. Its critical…
Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s declines as investors assessed the U.S.-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited further falls. Brent crude futures dipped 16…
El Niño heightens risk of global economic disruption: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has warned that a prolonged El Niño could heighten the risk of economic disruptions worldwide. “The formation of an El Niño weather phenomenon that is set to persist into early 2027 raises the risk of economic disruption in a range of sovereigns,” Fitch Ratings said. In a report, the…
Can’t get enough of instant noodles? Global demand rises despite health risks
Frequent consumption of instant noodles has long carried negative health perceptions, yet global demand for the convenience food continues to surge. Originating in Japan in the 1950s as a post-war staple, instant noodles have evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, widely consumed in…
Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes
PARIS, France — Growing up in Tahiti, Anna-Bella Failloux saw first-hand the threat posed by mosquitoes: nearly a third of adults on the picturesque island once had swollen limbs from elephantiasis caused by their bites. She has since dedicated her life to studying mosquitoes and the diseases they…
Glucosamine linked to faster memory decline, higher Alzheimer’s risk — study
A study has found that glucosamine, a common supplement used for joint pain, may be linked to faster progression of dementia. Researchers from the University of Florida reported that the widely used over-the-counter supplement is associated with a significantly higher risk of progression from mild…
Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
PARIS – News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said on June 16, warning that old-style business models are under threat. The year 2026 marks “a significant milestone: for the first time…
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are “making children unhappy”. Starmer said that the government “will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16”, warning that…
Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions
Britain is expected to set out restrictions on social media for children under 16 on Monday that could include banning popular platforms and features that are deemed too addictive for the wellbeing of young people online. Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in…
DOST marks 35th commemoration of Pinatubo eruption, honors scientific efforts
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Holy Angel University Center for Kapampangan Studies, recently honored individuals, institutions, and scientific efforts linked to the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption. The commemoration highlighted scientific contributions and…