Squido Studio raises $3M for social XR game DigiGods

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media

The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Legislators will vote on the age limit, intended to reduce related mental health harms to young people, though critics say the law is too blunt an instrument to fix a complex problem.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Disappointment Looks Different This Time Around

In 2016, social media was awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Trump takes a rare break from social media after election win

President-elect Donald Trump posted heavily on Truth Social and Elon Musk's X prior to beating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

Our son lived in our basement ‘finding himself.’ We give him an allowance — and now he lives off gig work in a studio with his girlfriend. What can we do?

“He isn’t interested in further formal education.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan

The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market

Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds

British firm 20VC pulls in $400mn to invest in early stage tech start-ups

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Applied Nutrition seeks to raise up £400 million in IPO

The protein shake seller which is backed by JD Sports said it Asda-shareholder Mohsin Issa has committed to participating in the float in London this month

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise

Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Boeing seeks up to $35bn to bolster its balance sheet

Plane maker announces plans to raise up to $25bn in new capital and agrees $10bn credit facility

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

The equity or debt raise of up to $25 billion would be over three years Boeing said.

Business - CNBC - October 16

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering

Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns. Boeing is seeking to raise up to $25bn (£19bn) in an attempt to shore up its ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

Boeing said Tuesday that it could raise as much as $25 billion in shares or debt over three years, a move to increase liquidity as the troubled manufacturer faces a more than monthlong machinist ...

Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget

Rome approves proposals targeting deferred tax payments and stock options in financial sector

World - Financial Times - October 15

Lidwave raises $10M to improve machine vision with on-chip 4D LiDAR

Lidwave has raised $10 million to make machine vision better when it comes to spotting pedestrians in a busy landscape.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Node.vc raises $77.3M for new fund backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs

Node.vc has raised $77.3 million, or €71 million, for a new fund that is backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip

UK foreign secretary keen to boost engagement with Beijing as well as address concerns in potential reset to relations

Business - Financial Times - October 17

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Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16

Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media

Why Australia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

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