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Anak Krakatau blasts ash nearly 10 miles high

Anak Krakatau erupted for more than 24 hours in early September, sending volcanic ash up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere. The ash cloud shut down eight airports, disrupted nearly 3,000 flights, and affected air quality as far away as Jakarta. NASA satellites captured dramatic views of the plume spreading across the region.

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Egypt bans social media accounts for under-13s and mandates “safe mode” for ages 13-15

Egyptian authorities declared a major digital crackdown on Thursday, barring children under the age of 13 from holding independent social media accounts and slapping strict mandatory restrictions on…

  • Children under 13 banned from independent social media accounts
  • Teens 13-15 required to use "Safe Mode" on social platforms
  • Tech companies mandated to implement age-verification systems

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