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

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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

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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

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain ‘grossly offensive’ fake content targeting king

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain ‘grossly offensive’ fake content targeting king

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children

Americans love their iPhones (though sometimes they wish they could live without them)

Americans love their iPhones (though sometimes they wish they could live without them)

Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims

Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims

Bournemouth drops Jiménez from the squad while investigating social-media posts

Bournemouth drops Jiménez from the squad while investigating social-media posts

Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case

Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case

Fairfax Co. parents call for less laptop, tablet screen time during class

Fairfax Co. parents call for less laptop, tablet screen time during class

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board

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