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U.K. to lower voting age from 18 to 16

  U.K. to lower voting age from 18 to 16 The British government has announced a lowering of the voting age to 16. This is two years lower than the current age at which a person can cast their vote. This "seismic" change is part of a package of reforms that will give the electoral system greater integrity, while including more young people in the democratic process. The first chance 16- and 17-year-olds will have to exercise their right to vote will be in the UK's next general election. The government said: "We are modernizing our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century. By [extending] the vote to younger people, we are taking a generational step forward in restoring public trust and boosting engagement in UK democracy." There has been mixed reaction in Britain to the change. Supporters contend that 16-year-olds in Britain work and pay taxes, so they should be allowed to vote. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed. He said: "If you pay in, you ...
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Coldplay Concert Scadal

 WaTch :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPC3OVQdzFY Coldplay Concert 'Kiss Cam' Causes Scandal for Astronomer Executives A video from a Coldplay concert’s “kiss cam” caused a big scandal for two top executives at the tech company Astronomer. CEO Andy Byron resigned after the video showed he was having an affair with Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer. Kristin also stepped down soon after. What Happened at the Concert? During a Coldplay concert near Boston on July 16, 2025, the stadium’s kiss cam showed Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot acting very close. They tried to hide their faces, and Coldplay’s singer, Chris Martin, joked that they might be secretly dating. The video went viral when people recognized them as important leaders at Astronomer. Later, it was revealed that they were having an affair, even though both were married. Resignations and Company Response On July 19, Andy Byron resigned as CEO because of concerns about the company’s reputation and wo...
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