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Do parents always need to know where you are?Society

Location-tracking tools let parents check where their children are at any time, and a new poll finds that the practice often continues as children become young adults. Sarah Clark of the University of Michigan discusses how tracking may delay independence, whether it keeps children safe and when parents should stop.

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Bullish Treasuries View Is Contrarian: Markets AnalysisEconomy

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, including the contrarian case for a bullish view on Treasuries.

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'Pelicot 2.0': UK husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wifeSociety5:38

A press review highlights two cases in Britain and Austria dubbed “Pelicot 2.0,” which have shaken both countries. It also covers ProPublica’s revelation that a Russian oligarch financed part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding, Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying “Free Palestine,” and other celebrity news.

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Why Ursula von der Leyen should make the most of her time nowPolitics

Ahead of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in Strasbourg tomorrow, Jorge Liboreiro argues that she should use the current opportunity fully before it suddenly closes next year.

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Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: ‘Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts’Politics

Andrew Weissmann argues that the normalization and political usefulness of deception and deliberate falsehoods are eroding trust in the US government and its institutions. He questions why political leaders appear to stand above the law while ordinary citizens risk serious legal consequences for making politically damaging statements.

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Air Force secretary says U.S. has weapons in spaceWorld4:44

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the United States has on-orbit space-control weapons capable of defending against hostile adversary actions. NBC News’ Courtney Kube examines what kinds of weapons could be used in space.

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Lack of EU law enforcement leaves illegal levels of restricted chemicals in consumer productsScience

PFAS pollution is widespread, with the highly persistent chemicals found in water, soil, food, consumer products and even the human body. ClientEarth senior environmental lawyer Hélène Duguy argues that alternatives exist for many uses and a broad regulatory framework is already in place, making weak enforcement of EU laws the central problem rather than a lack of science or legislation.

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Europe Today: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as AI slowdown rattles marketsWorld

Global technology stocks have fallen after AI leaders called for slower development. The programme also examines Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop attacks on energy targets, features an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and previews the 2026 State of the Union.

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MEP warns AI could escape human controlTech2:44

MEP Brando Benifei says rapid AI development creates a real risk of losing control. His warning comes after Donald Trump dismissed such concerns as a “hoax”; Benifei says his view differs from those of leaders at major AI companies and academics.

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US Borrowing Costs Soar to Highest Since 2007Economy46:02

The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, another milestone in a punishing global bond selloff driven by surging energy prices, rising debt and inflation.

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Israeli filmmakers face backlash over Gaza documentaryCulture14:21

Two Israeli filmmakers face calls for their citizenship to be revoked over their critical documentary, “NAZA,” about the Israeli military’s operations in Gaza. The controversy is prompting broader questions about artistic freedom and dissent in Israel.

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Nepal floods: Former MP loses 40 family members in Rasuwa disasterWorld2:22

Nepal is still assessing the destruction from last month’s flash floods, which swept away towns and villages near the border with China’s autonomous region of Tibet. At least 1,350 people are confirmed dead and 5,000 more are missing, presumed buried in mud. Former MP Dawa Finjo survived in worst-hit Rasuwa because he was away at a funeral, but lost his son and 39 other relatives.

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Saudi Pipeline Stays Offline; Trump Clashes With AI BossesEconomy46:04

Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia seeks to increase exports through the Strait of Hormuz while its key East-West pipeline remains shut for several days, keeping supply concerns in focus. Etihad Airways says its cargo operations and fuel hedging have softened the effect of higher prices as it aims for breakeven. The US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% for the first time since 2023.

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