Youtube Restricts Teenager Access to Fitness Videos

Sep 11 2024

YouTube is set to restrict certain health and fitness videos for teenagers across Europe, expanding a policy initially introduced in the United States. The platform will limit recommendations for videos that idealize specific body types, compare physical features, or display social aggression. This move aims to prevent teens from developing negative self-beliefs due to repetitive exposure to such content.

YouTube’s algorithm will no longer encourage repeated viewing of these types of videos for users aged 13 to 17. While teens will still be able to search for and watch fitness-related content, the platform will avoid pushing similar videos repeatedly. This decision follows concerns from YouTube’s Youth and Families Advisory Committee about the impact of idealized body standards on young users’ self-perception.

Experts support the measure but call for a broader dialogue about fitness and health. Dr. Petya Eckler of the University of Strathclyde emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to discussing exercise and body image. Additionally, YouTube is enhancing parental controls, allowing parents to monitor their teens’ activities and receive notifications about their uploads and livestreams.

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Former Paralympian Thanks Stranger For Helping Change Tyre

Sep 11 2024

Former Paralympian Thomas Borg recently shared a touching story on social media about a small act of kindness that left a lasting impression on him. While driving home, Borg, who was born without a right forearm, hit a pothole in Siġġiewi, which damaged his tyre.

Struggling to change it, he spent 30 minutes lifting the car as hundreds of vehicles passed by without stopping.

However, Hajat, a Pakistani food delivery driver, noticed Borg’s difficulty and stopped to help after finishing his shift.

Despite having a long day, Hajat replaced the tyre and packed everything back, engaging in conversation with Borg throughout. They talked about life in Malta, Hajat’s challenges in supporting his family in Pakistan, and the commonalities between them.

Borg was moved by Hajat’s selflessness, especially when Hajat refused payment for his help. Borg later shared his experience on Facebook, reminding people of the importance of kindness and how society often overlooks those who are different.

His post received widespread praise, with many commending Hajat’s generosity and expressing admiration for both men.

Borg hopes the story will inspire others to extend kindness to strangers, emphasising that compassion transcends cultural and societal boundaries. His message: simple acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others.

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Duncan Micallef Finishes In Second Place At Euro Finals

Sep 11 2024

Top Fuel Dragster driver Duncan Micallef, who dominated the FIA European Drag Racing Championship with impressive record-breaking performances, narrowly missed out on the title in the final round at Santa Pod Raceway from September 5th to 8th.

Micallef, who had set a career-best time of 3.79 seconds and a European speed record of 321.4 MPH, entered the Euro Finals with a commanding lead. Despite his outstanding season, he fell just 4 points short of the championship, losing to Switzerland’s Jndia Erbacher.

This close finish underscores the fierce competition and the slim margins that often decide the outcome of a racing season. In addition, Micallef’s son, Jacob, competed in the Euro Series 2024 at PF International Karting Circuit, highlighting the family’s ongoing impact in the racing world.

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366 Apartments Sold In August 2024

Sep 11 2024

The residential property market in August 2024 witnessed a slight dip in the number of final deeds of sale while seeing a modest increase in promise of sale agreements.

According to the Malta National Statistics Office, 957 final deeds of sale were registered during the month, marking a decrease of 34 deeds compared to the same month in 2023. This represents a year-on-year drop of 3.4% in finalised sales transactions.

The number of promise of sale agreements — preliminary contracts often indicating future sales — experienced a 3.3% increase over the same period. In total, 1,000 promise of sale agreements were registered in August 2024, 32 more than in August 2023.

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