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Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

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Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Belarus convicts a journalist and sentences him to 3.5 years in prison

Belarus convicts a journalist and sentences him to 3.5 years in prison

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing

The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah’s book club

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah’s book club

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

The UK is banning children’s social media use. Here’s what other countries are doing

The UK is banning children’s social media use. Here’s what other countries are doing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Young woman who fell to her death in dramatic rope jump tragedy is buried in Brazil

Young woman who fell to her death in dramatic rope jump tragedy is buried in Brazil

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

Busch’s wife, Samantha, and kids thank fans for their support following his unexpected death at 41

Busch’s wife, Samantha, and kids thank fans for their support following his unexpected death at 41

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

Data Doctors: Copilot won’t leave — here’s what to do

Data Doctors: Copilot won’t leave — here’s what to do

New Zealand World Cup player finds social media fame after being touted by soccer influencer

New Zealand World Cup player finds social media fame after being touted by soccer influencer

In a tourist-friendly move, China’s Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

In a tourist-friendly move, China’s Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race

Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race

Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

Data Doctors: Is online age verification safe?

Data Doctors: Is online age verification safe?

Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement

Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

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