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Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

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 - November 7

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.

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. - November 7

France's bullfighters see red over bill to ban under-16s

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

French Senate rejects bill to ban under-16s from attending bullfights

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan

An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters

World - ABC News - October 16

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’

One expert says Australia is "on the verge of reclaiming childhood after it had been stolen for 15 years."

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Musk under DOJ scrutiny

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk pauses $1M giveaways after DOJ warning Elon Musk's super PAC halted its daily $1 million giveaways ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On Mobile

With the iPhone 16 lineup of phones, both the base 16 and 16 Pro can play AAA games. How do they compare to one another? How has AAA gaming on iPhone improved in the last year?

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

10/16: CBS Evening News

Trump claims to be the “father of IVF”; Biden, Obama, Clinton honor Ethel Kennedy

World - CBS News - October 17

NBA Survival Guide: The under under-the-radar players of the 2024-25 season

Let's go hunting for the next Darrell Armstrong, shall we?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Duran 'on fire' but under Emery's 'control'

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has no problem with Jhon Duran's reaction after the forward was seen kicking the back of a seat in the dugout after being brought off.

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

What to expect for AI under Trump

President-elect Trump’s return to the White House has those in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry preparing for potential cutbacks in regulation and federal funding. From the launch of ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

16 Best PS5 Accessories (2024), Tested and Reviewed

From extra game storage to a fancy 120-Hz TV, these WIRED-tested favorites will complement your PS5.

Tech - Wired - October 19

iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast

Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

16 Games Like The Sims To Lose Yourself To In 2024

The Sims 4 recently hit its tenth anniversary, which is remarkable in many ways, especially as the first three games each had lifespans of five years or fewer. It's an open secret at this point ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

The Best iPhone 16 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

I’ve tested more than 80 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Canucks Jump Into NHL.com's Top 16 Power Rankings

The Vancouver Canucks have won three straight games and are ranked in the top 16 of NHL.com's Super 16.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

Tech - The New York Times - October 30

Is Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Good for Games?

Apple claims its newest line of phones will let you play everything from Apple Arcade indies to AAA titles. It does, but don't expect a console-level experience.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 10-16

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 10-16 include actor Anne Hathaway, comedian Pete Davidson and actor Shailene Woodley

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Petitions to Unionize Doubled Under Biden Administration

Workers filed 3,286 bids with the government to form unions, the first increase in a presidential term since Gerald Ford left office in 1976.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island

A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source

Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama models

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Cheaper alternative to northern leg of HS2 under consideration

Feasibility study to be launched for a Birmingham to Manchester rail route that could be part-funded by private finance