Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law

Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming […]

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon AI bro squad includes a former Uber executive and a private equity billionaire

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Curiosity Rover Uncovers Mars’ Ancient Water Secrets in Stunning Boxwork Formations

Curiosity Surveys the Boxwork Region: Unveiling Mars’ Ancient Water Secrets NASA’s Curiosity rover has spent roughly six months navigating the intriguing boxwork region on Mars, capturing stunning panoramas and drilling samples that hint at prolonged groundwater activity billions of years ago.[1][3][4] These low ridges, resembling […]

US-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Nuclear Threat; Mexico Cartel Chaos Strands Thousands; Severe Weather Hits US Northeast – 2/24/2026, 8:28:37 PM

Top world news stories as of February 24, 2026, include escalating tensions between the US and Iran, cartel violence in Mexico stranding thousands of North Americans, severe weather disrupting the US Northeast, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a Moscow suicide bombing.[1][2][3][4][6] […]

Hungary Blocks €90 Billion Ukraine Aid; Iran-U.S. Talks Waver as Trump Threatens “Bad Day” – 2/24/2026, 4:24:34 PM

Based on the latest news reports, here are the major stories: Ukraine and Europe: Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion emergency loan to Ukraine and blocked new sanctions against Russia over a disputed energy pipeline issue[5]. This double veto complicates EU unanimity requirements for sanctions […]