Day: September 18, 2024
European commission to send eight firefighting aircraft to Portugal
This marks the second time this summer that Portugal has activated the rescEU mechanism due to wildfires. The European Commission (EC) has mobilized eight firefighting aircraft to assist Portugal in battling intense wildfires in the northern part of the country. These aircraft are being deployed following Portugal’s activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU). […]
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Instagram introduces “Teen accounts”
Within 60 days, Instagram will begin transitioning millions of underage users to a new mode, with new teen registrations automatically set to this by default. The new accounts, designed for teens aged 13 to 15, will come with enhanced privacy settings. Instagram is changing how its platform works for minors, promising more built-in protections and […]
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Earth is getting a second moon
It’s called 2024 PT₅, a small asteroid, though scientists often refer to it as a “mini-moon” in this case. Measuring around 10 meters in diameter, it poses no threat to Earth, even if it were on a collision course, as it would burn up in the atmosphere. On Sunday, September 29th, it will approach Earth […]
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