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Pien Hersman is making headlines in the Netherlands after the former top speed skater said she is increasingly confronted with a striking question, which she attributes to her age: 'It must be the age.' Her comments have drawn attention among Dutch skating fans, sparking discussion about how the young athlete is perceived and why her age keeps coming up in conversations.

A draft proposal for an EU Kids Act sets out a multi-stage age model for digital media, including the long-demanded ban on social media use by children, but the rules would go considerably further than that. German tech outlet heise has published an analysis highlighting the critical points of the plan, which is now drawing attention in discussions about EU youth protection policy.

Advisory firm RSM is cautioning that nonprofit fundraising is becoming increasingly concentrated and uneven, with resources flowing unevenly across organizations and causes. The firm recommends that nonprofits plan strategically for this environment rather than assuming broad-based donor support. The warning reflects broader concerns about tightening philanthropic giving and competition for a shrinking pool of major donors.

The University of Wisconsin men's tennis team is continuing its fall schedule at the Hope RSM Invitational. The Badgers are using the autumn tournament slate to give players competitive matches ahead of the spring dual-match season. Wisconsin athletics announced the team's participation as the event gets underway.

The US Army has selected five companies to continue development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), its next-generation long-range surface-to-surface weapon. According to Military Times, the selections mark the next phase of a competition aimed at expanding production capacity and competition for the program, which is a key part of the Army's modernization priorities. The companies named have not been detailed in the available coverage.

A digital asset tax reform bill is advancing through the legislative process, with analysts flagging broad implications for businesses. RSM commentary highlights that companies holding, trading or transacting in digital assets could face significant changes to reporting and tax treatment if the measure becomes law. Firms are expected to reassess compliance and planning strategies.

RSM UK, the audit, tax and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of a new head of VAT technology. The role will focus on the firm's value added tax technology services as businesses face growing automation and digital reporting requirements in tax compliance. No further details about the appointee or start date were given in the announcement.