UK fines porn company £1.35 million for lack of age checks

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UK communications regulator Ofcom has fined the porn company 8579 LLC £1.35 million for not installing age checks, thus not complying with the Online Safety Act. Ofcom has also fined it an additional £50,000 for failing to respond to an information request.

The Online Safety Act went into effect in July 2025, requiring porn sites to have robust age assurance, such as with a credit card or facial

15 details you might've missed in 'Heated Rivalry'

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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play hockey rivals who fall in love on HBO's "Heated Rivalry".

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  • "Heated Rivalry" has concluded its first season, but that doesn't mean fans have stopped obsessing.
  • While we wait for season two, here are some Easter eggs and fun details you might've missed.
  • There are nods to at least two other leads in the "Game Changers" book series in the show
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I quit medical school to travel full-time in an RV. Things aren't always easy, but I don't regret my decision.

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I left medical school to live in an RV and travel full-time.

Alexandra Lauren

  • I was burned out after my first year of medical school, so I quit to travel full-time in an RV.
  • Initially, the financial transition was brutal and I juggled multiple jobs to stay afloat.
  • Now, I have my own blogging and photography business and love being able to travel constantly.

At 24, I was living the life I thought I

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OpenAI forms “Frontier Alliances” with top consultancies to push enterprise AI into production

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OpenAI is broadening how it helps large organizations put artificial intelligence into real use. The company announced a new initiative, Frontier Alliances, teaming up with four major consulting firms, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey & Company, Accenture, and Capgemini, to help enterprises move beyond pilot AI projects and embed intelligent systems deeply into business workflows. […]



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I live between New York and Puerto Vallarta. There are burned-out cars in my neighborhood, but I won't leave.

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Steven Polito splits his time between New York and Puerto Vallarta.

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  • Steven Polito is from New York and spends five to six months of the year in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Violence broke out in the city among other locations in Mexico, after a cartel leader was killed.
  • Polito said he wants to stay in Puerto Vallarta to support his community.

This as-told-to essay is based on a

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I paid $5,000 for a lower blepharoplasty. Recovery wasn't painful at 55, and people say I look better rested.

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John Fleming pictured after his under-eye surgery

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  • John Fleming was conscious about the bags under his eyes and thought they made him look older.
  • The 55-year-old underwent a lower blepharoplasty in which excess fat and skin were removed.
  • He said he felt his face looked "fresher" and that he is more confident about his appearance.

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Anker's new 45W Nano charger with smart display is already $10 off

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Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30 for Prime members, which is a discount of $10.

The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheerful." Anker says it can recognize what's being

I quit my dream job in the US to move to Spain. Over a year later, I still don't know if it was the right decision.

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I don't think I'll ever know for sure if moving to Spain was the best decision, but I don't regret trying it.

Alexis Marshall

  • When I reached my biggest career goal a few years out of college, I didn't know what to do next.
  • A trip to Spain inspired me to move there with my partner and leave my job in the US behind.
  • I've learned about myself and am still in Spain, but I'm unsure if moving was the best
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