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Valve Complies with UK’s Online Safety Act
Valve has begun to adhere to the UK’s Online Safety Act by implementing a new age verification system that requires all British users to register a credit card to access “mature content” pages and games on Steam. Users without a valid credit card will be restricted from accessing community hubs for mature content games, reports 24brussels.
This move follows the trend set by other platforms such as Reddit and Discord, which have opted for age verification through selfies. However, Valve limits its age verification process strictly to the use of credit cards, asserting that “among all age assurance mechanisms reviewed by Valve, this process preserves the maximum degree of user privacy.” The presence of a credit card stored on a Steam account serves as a deterrent against sharing accounts to circumvent age verification.
In the UK, individuals must be 18 years of age to obtain a credit card, thus shifting the responsibility for age checks from Valve to banking institutions. Consequently, users without credit cards will find themselves barred from accessing any mature content on Steam, as no alternative age verification method is available.
This policy shift occurs amid revelations that recent age-gating regulations in the UK are relatively easy to bypass, particularly through the use of VPNs. For instance, methods employed by platforms such as Discord have experienced challenges, prompting updates to prevent workarounds.
In tandem with Valve’s implementation, Microsoft has initiated its own age verification measures for Xbox in the UK. Initially optional, these checks are expected to become mandatory for access to various Xbox services by early 2026 as more provisions of the Online Safety Act come into effect.
Charlie Falconer says government was right to challenge Epping hotel ruling but now has to ‘move forward’
A former Labour justice secretary has warned that Reform UK will continue to rise in opinion polls unless the government moves faster to close hotels housing people seeking asylum.
On Friday, the government won a court of appeal challenge against an injunction by Epping Forest district council that would have resulted in 130 asylum seekers being moved out of the Bell hotel. In recent weeks the hotel has become the focus of repeated protests, some of which have been orchestrated by far-right extremists and have turned violent.
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- After graduating from law school, Christine Job was burned out and wanted a different lifestyle.
- In 2017, Job moved to Spain, where she began teaching before building a career as a podcaster.
- After 8 years abroad, she told BI she feels fulfilled and has no plans to return to the US.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christine Job, a 38-year-old who moved from Atlanta to Spain in 2017. Job has lived in Logroño, Barcelona, and, most recently, Valencia. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
After graduating from law school in 2013, I moved back home to Atlanta after living in Miami for about four years for law school.
Atlanta is a beautiful Chocolate City. There’s both new and old money, with Black leadership represented in government. The city is home to sports stars, teachers, real estate developers, and lawyers. It’s a vibrant, nurturing community, especially for young Black professionals.
But in my time away from Atlanta, I had changed, and how I felt about the city had changed, too. I also had a death in my family, which made me think hard about my life. At the time, I had already been working for a few years, and I was already quite burned out.
I needed some time and space to rethink things, and I decided to move abroad. My reasoning was less about Atlanta not being a good fit and more about my desire to explore and experience a different lifestyle.
I felt guilty about having so much free time in my new job
I moved to Spain in 2017, before the pandemic and before digital nomads became popular.
It was an incredible experience, though those first years were mostly about adapting to the culture and getting comfortable with myself.
I came to Europe with some savings, but I’ll admit I hadn’t fully considered everything. My plan was simply to live modestly.
The first city I lived in was Logroño, in northern Spain’s La Rioja, a very famous wine region. I worked as a teacher — though I use that term loosely — teaching English to primary school children. The cost of living was low, and I received a stipend from the school, which helped. I also picked up a couple of side hustles along the way.
I was working about 12 hours a week and had every other Friday and Monday off. Coming from a culture of startups and law school, where overworking was praised, I felt really guilty about not being busy.
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It became a turning point for me. I had to redefine what success meant and decide what I wanted to do with my life. I didn’t want to just spend my days drinking La Rioja’s incredible wines or lingering over long, lush lunches with friends — though I certainly fell into that rhythm at times.
Deep down, I knew I needed to live with intention and give this experience real purpose.
I started a podcast to support Black women who want to live abroad
After my first year in Spain, I moved to Barcelona in 2018, where I found a beautiful community of young Black professionals, which was really helpful for me.
Toward the end of 2019, I went on an impromptu trip around the world with my mom, visiting places like Bali, Thailand, Colombia, and Malaysia. When I returned to Spain, the pandemic and lockdowns began, and they were severe.
It was a pretty jarring time, but it was also fruitful. That’s when I relaunched my consultancy as a business development strategist and launched my podcast. Now, my podcast is five years old and has over 150 episodes.
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My podcast centers Black women’s voices and explores the intersection of migration, Blackness, womanhood, and wellness.
There’s a narrative that usually frames Black women and migration only through struggle and strife. But there are so many different flavors of migration, whether you do it on a whim, for love, a corporate move, or for family.
I have listeners from all around the world, but specifically, the Black American women who reach out to me often express frustration with the United States and their position within it.
They are highly educated, they did the corporate job, they got the house, all of it. And yet they feel dissatisfied. Many of them recognize that the lifestyle they aspired to may not be what they truly want, so they’re very curious about the possibility of cultivating a new life abroad.
Moving to Spain has given me many new career opportunities
I moved to Valencia in August 2021. It’s the third-largest city in Spain. Trying to find a place to live was a little bit stressful, but it ended up working out fine.
I live in the Old Town of Valencia, where most of the tourist attractions are. When I first moved here, it was right after the pandemic, so things were quiet and low-key. But now that tourism has returned, the area has become much more lively.
Valencia has so much to offer architecturally. It can get a little hectic in the summer, especially in August, and during the Fallas celebration in March, when there are massive bonfires in the plaza.
Overall, though, it’s a truly beautiful and walkable city. It doesn’t have the same hustle and bustle as Madrid or Barcelona; it’s more relaxed.
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Spain is not a utopia, just like any other place. I disrupted my life to move here. Migration is, by nature, disruptive — it’s not glamorous, it’s hard and full of sacrifices and difficult choices. Yet, without making those choices, I would have missed out on so many opportunities.
Living abroad has definitely changed my life for the better. I’ve made friends from all over the world, and my podcast has taken off: I’ve spoken on numerous panels and been a judge at the International Women’s Podcast Awards. I’m even writing a book about the experience of living abroad.
I never say never, and I still have family in the States, but I don’t see myself moving back to the US permanently. Once your eyes have been opened to a different way of life, returning to one you know isn’t a good fit becomes very difficult.
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Welcome back! Are you desperate to add more protein to your diet? Well, one reporter tried 11 different kinds of high-protein yogurt. It turns out her favorite has as much of the good stuff as a can of tuna.
On the agenda:
- Gym bros are already taking knock-offs of the unreleased “King Kong” of weight loss drugs.
- Taylor Swift’s engagement is a fairytale for fans — and a business windfall for Travis Kelce.
- A new study suggests a healthy diet can play a significant role in reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s how to start.
- People are opting to live in co-living spaces to combat high rent. Could it solve the housing crisis?
But first: You don’t need a racket. Just c’mon!
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This week’s dispatch
Your US Open checklist
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It is my favorite time of year when thousands of people descend upon Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, for the US Open.
And while the main action is on the courts, to watch stars like Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff, there’s so much more to love about attending the US Open than the actual tennis.
So Business Insider made a checklist of must-do activities and status symbols to grab if you’re headed to the courts.
- Head to Cocodaq, a Korean-inspired fried chicken restaurant, that has caviar-topped chicken nuggets on its menu. It’s the must-have food item at this year’s Open. Beware though: Six nuggets will set you back $100.
- The James Beard Award-winning chef behind one of NYC’s hottest restos, Tatiana’s, is bringing his flavor to the stadium. You have to make a reservation at Aces, which has specialty offerings by Chef Kwame Onwuachi on the menu.
- The merch is one of the best parts of attending the US Open, and this year, a golf-green dad hat is topping the list of must-grabs.
- After you’ve had your fill of Grey Goose’s Honey Deuce cocktail, head over to Moët & Chandon’s bar, where they’re serving bubbles in limited-edition gold goblets. It’ll make you feel like you’re in an episode of “Love Is Blind.”
If you’ve ticked off all these boxes, you’re a winner.
The GLP craze hits gym bros
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Eli Lilly is gearing up to release the most powerful weight loss drug the world has ever seen: the GLP-1 retatrutide. Gym bros are already taking knock-off versions of it to shred fat and tone their physiques, buying it from unregulated research labs and injecting it at home.
They believe the injectable they’re taking, labeled “retatrutide,” works differently from other weight-loss drugs, allowing them to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, appealing to the gains-minded set. Doctors say they’re warning patients that they have no idea what they’re getting. Products may also be contaminated or dosed inconsistently.
A new era of weight-loss drugs.
Bejeweled and back in business
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In Taylor Swift’s song “Lover,” the singer promises her beloved, “At every table, I’ll save you a seat.” When it comes to the business table and her new fiancé Travis Kelce, that’s proving to be true.
Their engagement has the potential to catapult Kelce to new heights (no pun intended), propelled by Swift’s sheer star power, writes BI’s Callie Ahlgrim.
Just in time for football season.
Also read:
- Taylor Swift’s $27,000 Cartier watch shone alongside her engagement ring
- The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement hit so hard, one company gave its employees the afternoon off
Reducing your Alzheimer’s risk
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A new long-term study from nutrition and genetics researchers at Harvard Medical School suggests that sticking to a healthy diet, specifically a Mediterranean one, can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s, particularly if you have the APOE4/4 gene.
While it’s too early to design a science-based anti-Alzheimer’s diet tailored to the gene, small tweaks can make a difference, assistant nutrition professor Puja Agarwal said. She shared how to make those adjustments.
Plus, everyone could benefit from eating more leafy greens.
The rise of the co-living space
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Amid sky-high rent prices, some people are opting for co-living spaces, an arrangement where strangers have private rooms but share common areas. It’s not much different than having roommates, except co-living often comes with more amenities and a built-in community.
This setup often costs less than the median rent price in many major cities. It’s also a promising solution to the housing crisis.
What we’re watching this weekend
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- “Thursday Murder Club”: This new Netflix original movie adapts the popular whodunit novel with Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Pierce Brosnan playing amateur detectives living in a retirement home.
- “Stans”: This Paramount+ documentary examines the complicated relationship between hip-hop legend Eminem and his legion of fans.
- “The Golden Girls”: On Crave, all 7 seasons of this iconic series are available. Sit back and enjoy binge-watching the antics of Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty.
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What to shop
- Labor Day savings: The sales are live, and our team handpicked the top deals across home, fashion, beauty, and tech — from couch upgrades and gadgets to trend-forward clothes.
- Sustainable kicks, retro flair: Allbirds’ Couriers bring a vintage sneaker vibe with sustainable comfort — perfect for long walks and everyday wear. Think old-school style meets foam cushioning and recycled materials for a super-comfy upgrade that we love.
- Therapeutic mattress? Might be covered: If your doctor prescribes a specialized mattress to treat a diagnosed condition (like chronic back pain), you might be able to use FSA or HSA funds to buy it. Here’s what you need to know to avoid taxes or penalties.
More of this week’s top reads:
- Naomi Osaka’s big Labubu bling is making the US Open’s fashion extra fun.
- I bought my college son a townhome instead of wasting $12,000 a year on his student housing. I might even make a profit.
- We left New York City to buy a home in a Maryland beach town. After a few months, we realized we’d made a mistake.
- Four men, four polos: an ode to Wall Street’s summer status symbol.
- Everything a doctor who studies gut health and colon cancer ate in 2 weeks.
- Why this couple ditched their home and regular jobs to live full time in an RV — and how it’s working 5 years later.
- American Eagle turns to Travis Kelce for its next big A-list collab following its controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
- I ate KFC for the first time in years, and I see why a turnaround effort is needed.
- ChatGPT made my Hinge profile cringe-worthy —but it cut down on bad dates.
The BI Today team: Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York.
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