Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism

Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy. The global rollout of the system is now delayed to the second half of 2026, Discord’s Chief Technology Officer and co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy wrote in a Tuesday blog … Read more

Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, study says | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  Gobbling up too many refined wheat and rice products, along with eating too few whole grains, is fueling the growth of new cases of type … Read more

Trump’s global tariff to take effect at 10%, despite announcement of 15%

President Donald Trump’s reworked global tariffs will begin on Tuesday at a rate of 10%, despite him saying over the weekend that they would start at 15%. On Friday, after the Supreme Court struck down most of Trump’s tariff agenda, the president announced that he would quickly implement a 10% flat tariff for all trading … Read more

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

DALLAS — The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as well, … Read more

E.U. hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after Trump threatens 15% global tariffs

The European Parliament on Monday halted the ratification process of a sweeping trade deal with the United States, the latest fallout from the Supreme Court striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, lawmakers said the U.S.’ side of the deal is now “so uncertain.” “Nobody knows what will … Read more