Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

Watchdog’s new codes of practice are not strong enough, says children’s commissioner for England The communications watchdog has been accused of backing big tech over the safety of under-18s after the children’s commissioner for England criticised new measures for tackling online harms. Rachel de Souza said she warned Ofcom last year that its proposals for…

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Women’s Pre-Race Pee At London Marathon Will Be Recycled Into ‘Something Amazing’

London Marathon Speaking to Runner’s World, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Elizabeth Matzkin said that, “Frequent urination while running can be due to several different causes.” These include tight clothing, over-hydration, pre-jog caffeine, and the added pressure an elevated heart rate places on your kidneys, she added.  But whatever your reason for passing urine, PEEQUEL, whose women-only urinals…

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People Are Just Realising The ‘Correct’ Way To Eat Chocolate Digestives, And We’re All Doing It Wrong

Face-down chocolate biscuits First, I learn that I’ve been brushing my teeth wrong.  Then, I find out that I haven’t been applying sunscreen correctly.  And now, it turns out I can’t even eat a biscuit right (at this point, I’m starting to wonder if I’m even breathing correctly).  Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, Anthony Coulson, general manager…

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