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Weather Report: Hot Temperatures, Desert Dust

Weather Report: Hot Temperatures, Desert Dust
Mar 27 2024 Share

The Maltese islands were hit with desert weather over the weekend, with anyone who washed their car feeling pretty infuriated as most vehicles were covered in the sticky particles.

According to the Meteorological Office, the temperatures climbed to 23°C, giving us an early taste of what this upcoming summer could consist of.

The sunny and windy weather is expected to persist throughout the rest of the week, with temperatures remaining in the 20 – 25°C range.

What do you make of this weather?

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Kids Under 14 In Florida To Be Banned From Social Media

Kids Under 14 In Florida To Be Banned From Social Media
Mar 27 2024 Share

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law one of the nation’s strictest social media bans for minors, despite anticipated legal challenges.

Effective January 1st, the law prohibits social media accounts for children under 14 and mandates parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.

Originally proposed as a broader ban, it was modified after DeSantis vetoed a previous version. Republican State House Speaker Paul Renner championed the legislation, emphasizing concerns about minors’ vulnerability to addictive technologies.

The bill’s focus on addictive features rather than content aims to withstand legal scrutiny. Renner anticipates legal opposition from social media companies but expresses confidence in overcoming it.

DeSantis, aware of potential free speech challenges, asserts the law’s constitutionality. Khara Boender of the Computer & Communications Industry Association voices skepticism, citing potential First Amendment violations and hindrances to young people’s access to online information.

Despite bipartisan legislative support, Democratic representatives like Anna Eskamani criticize the law for infringing on parental rights and advocate for alternative approaches to online safety, including enhanced parental oversight and mental health programs.

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Haley Buġeja Gets ‘Lil Din L-Art Ħelwa’ Tattoo

Haley Buġeja Gets 'Lil Din L-Art Ħelwa' Tattoo
Mar 27 2024 Share

Haley Buġeja recently unveiled her newest tattoo in a series of photos on social media, with the new phrase on her arm capturing the Maltese footballer’s national pride.

 

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The internationally renowned footballer tattooed the first line of the Maltese national anthem: ‘Lil din l-art ħelwa’ (This sweet land).

Buġeja recently joined Inter Milan, becoming a massive asset to the team’s recent games and achievements, all while still keeping her Maltese roots close to her.

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Flight Attendants Bid Farewell To Air Malta

Flight Attendants Bid Farewell To Air Malta
Mar 27 2024 Share

It’s officially the end of an era for many Air Malta flight attendants as the airline’s last flights are wrapped up before the national airline changes.

Love Island Malta winner and Air Malta flight attendant Allen Piscopo took to social media to share a photo prior to his last flight alongside his colleagues, writing:

‘Last Airmalta flight. Bittersweet moment! Now onto the next.’

Air Malta will continue to operate flights up to and including 30 March 2024. All bookings for flights on Air Malta for travel on or after 31st March will be cancelled, with Air Malta refunding customers.

Malta’s new national airline was replaced by KM Malta Airlines Limited, with flights from 31st March 2024 having already opened for bookings.

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