Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 hour ago

The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That's Even More Restrictive Than Australia -- Social Media -- Ece Yildirim

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 hour ago

The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That's Even More Restrictive Than Australia

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With the UK set to ban social media for under-16s, what is next for Ireland?

Proposal will see children’s access to platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X restricted

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Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027 -- Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

BBC News - Technology - 2 hours ago

Starmer announces social media ban for UK children under 16

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

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READER POLL: Do you think there should be social media ban for children under 16 in US?

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 2 hours ago

Social media ban for under-16s 'watershed moment for child protection'

The restrictions, to be in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action.

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 hours ago

Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to raise the age at which children can access social media from 13 to 16, expected to become law in 9 months.

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

UK proposes social media ban for kids under 16

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Daily Express - Opinion - 3 hours ago

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Daily Express - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Starmer announces social media ban for kids

Manila Times - World - 3 hours ago

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Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Campaigners describe social media ban as 'epic' -- Campaigners across the south east have reacted positively to the news of a social media ban.

Campaigners across the south east have reacted positively to the news of a social media ban.

BBC News - Technology - 4 hours ago

World News -- Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to raise the age at which children can access social media from 13 to 16, expected to become law in 9 months.

UPI - World - 4 hours ago

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

New York Daily News - World - 4 hours ago

UK prohibits social media use for under-16s, including TikTok and YouTube

LONDON — Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

Manila Times - World - 4 hours ago

U.K. bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

The Columbian - US News - 4 hours ago

GOP has a new plan to kill off Medicare and Social Security -- GOP has new plan to kill Social Security -- Heather Digby Parton -- Trump has repeatedly vowed to defend these landmark safety-net programs. It was another lie

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US and Iran announce interim peace deal -- Speed Read -- Ships of the World, start your engines, Trump said on social media -- Peter Weber, The Week US

The Week - World - 4 hours ago

US and Iran announce interim peace deal -- Speed Read -- Ships of the World, start your engines, Trump said on social media

The Week - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

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The Baltimore Sun - US News - 5 hours ago

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Britain to introduce legislation to ban under-16s on social media, Starmer says

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

What do young people in NI think about the social media ban for under-16s? -- A social media ban for under-16s was announced by the UK government on Monday.

A social media ban for under-16s was announced by the UK government on Monday.

BBC News - Technology - 5 hours ago

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

Chicago Tribune - Business - 5 hours ago

'Not all social media is negative': Teenagers react to news of ban -- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says a social media ban for under-16s will make children happier.

It comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16's.

BBC News - Technology - 5 hours ago

Why the government's social media ban is a relief for parents like me

Some parents are over the moon about the under-16s social media ban. Like Charlotte Cripps, who finds arguments with her young daughters impossible and wonders if Keir Starmer could ban doom-scrolling adults next

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? - UK teens on social media ban

BBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

BBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

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Daily Mail - Sports - 6 hours ago

UK declares under-16 social media ban, but experts warn of enforcement challenges

The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

CNBC - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK Bans Social Media Use For Anyone Younger Than 16

The British government announced age restrictions for social media, saying that platforms disrupt childhoods and are designed to be addictive.

International Business Times - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ex-teacher sceptical of under-16s social media ban -- As UK plans for under-16 social media ban, an expert warns teens may find loopholes.

As UK plans for under-16 social media ban, an expert warns teens may find loopholes.

BBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

Social media ban would have saved my son, mother says -- Louise Gibson's son Noah died at his home in Worcestershire in December 2021.

BBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

UK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children's access online

Times of India - World - 6 hours ago

UK joins growing list of nations to ban under-16s from social media

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that children under 16 will be banned from using social media, citing concerns that the platforms are...

Daily Sabah - Business - 6 hours ago

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

Lancaster Online - Business - 7 hours ago

The UK's new social media ban explained - The Explainer - UK will 'go further than any other country' in the world in limiting online access for under-16s - The Explainer

The Week - Technology - 7 hours ago

UK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children's access online

Times of India - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

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Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

The UK's new social media ban explained -- The Explainer -- UK will 'go further than any other country' in the world in limiting online access for under-16s

The Week - US News - 7 hours ago

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Haaretz - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

UK leader Keir Starmer warned nation's social media crackdown could drive under-16s to 'darker places' online

Independent UK - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Gabriel Basso says social media has turned people into voyeurs obsessed with strangers' lives: 'It's weird'

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Children's minister calls for 'clarity' over under-16 social media ban

Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

What does the social ban involve, when will it start and how will it work?

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

'Digital ID by Back Door': Starmer Bans Under-16s From Social Media

Freedom campaigners have reacted with alarm after UK Prime Minister Starmer announced social media and online gaming bans for children.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer unveils social media ban for under-16s

The Prime Minister said the ban was not ‘cost free’ but was the right thing to do to protect children.

Evening Standard - Technology - 7 hours ago

Social media firms cast doubt on effectiveness of Starmer's social media ban

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

BBC Breakfast viewers 'howling' at schoolgirl's reaction to social media ban

Sir Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be banned from using social media, and a schoolgirl has gone viral for her deadpan response to the news

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Daily Mail - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

The Teen Social Media Ban Exposes America's Parent Trap

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Have your say: Should Ireland follow the UK's move and ban social media access for children under-16s?

UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced that teenagers will be banned from all the main social platforms by next spring

Irish Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? -- The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.

BBC News - Technology - 8 hours ago

Commissioner 'disappointed' by social media ban for children -- Nicola Killean warned that a ban "may inadvertently push children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet".

BBC News - Technology - 8 hours ago

UK bans social media for under 16s, Starmer says

ALBAWABA - UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced that the country is banning social media access for children under the age of 16 following growing c

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Starmer has banned kids from social media instead of reining in capitalist big tech

The Canary - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Aljazeera - US News - 8 hours ago

Social media ban could drive under-16s to 'darker places' online, PM warned

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

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Apple Valley News Now - US News - 9 hours ago

Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

NPR - World - 9 hours ago

This Morning star challenges Keir Starmer over under-16 social media ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined ITV This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley to discuss the new social media ban for under-16s

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

U.K. announces social media ban for children under 16

Restriction will come into effect next year and government also plans to introduce limits on daily social media use to end late-night scrolling

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Social media ban 'fantastic' says bereaved mum -- Ellen Roome's believes her son Jools Sweeney died in an online challenge gone wrong in 2022.

Ellen Roome's believes her son Jools Sweeney died in an online challenge gone wrong in 2022.

BBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

The life and times of Oliver Tree: How singer raised in a travelling circus went on to become one of social media's biggest stars

Daily Mail - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Evening Standard - Politics - 10 hours ago

Sen. Warren asks Trump if administration plans to raise Social Security retirement age

CNBC - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

U.K. to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, AI 'Romantic Companion' Chatbots for Under-18s

“Children will be given back their childhoods," with "less time for scrolling and more time for play," Keir Starmer's government promises in taking a page from the Australian playbook.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 10 hours ago

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Daily Mail - Health - 10 hours ago

The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

Wired News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

UK to ban social media access for children under-16s

Hardline measures will prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps

Irish Times - World - 10 hours ago

UK social media ban for under-16s explained: New rules, timeline and what happens next

The UK has officially announced the social media ban for under-16s on Monday, marking the ban as the world’s most far-reaching online restrictions to date. According to PM Keir Starmer...

International The News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Canada's first steps toward a social media ban

The Liberals introduced their new social media legislation on Wednesday

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

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Orlando Sentinel - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15 announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making children unhappy".

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 10 hours ago

Keir Starmer announces under-16s social media ban

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Social media under-16s ban: Key points as PM announces major crackdown

Ban on social media will come into force in the early part of next year, Prime Minister says

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Britain to ban social media for under-16s

While the ban will not be easy, the UK government has agency in pushing back against the power of big technology companies, said Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 11 hours ago

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Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

UK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Times of India - World - 12 hours ago

UK plans to ban social media for under-16s

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 12 hours ago

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.

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

Britain To Ban Social Media Access For Children Under 16

Deccan Chronicle - World - 12 hours ago

Starmer vows to end 'system failing our kids' ahead of expected social media ban

The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history.

Evening Standard - Politics - 13 hours ago

British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Bay to Bay News - World - 13 hours ago

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Salon - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

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BBC News - Business - 20 hours ago

Nigel Farage vows to evict all foreign nationals from social housing

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Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Molly Russell's dad warns rushing social media ban is 'deplorable'

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

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Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Kids just aren't on the bargaining table': Miller insists Canada won't capitulate to Trump on social media ban

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller insists the federal government will not capitulate to the U.S. administration and back down on the legislation he says is aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of the internet.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

Nigel Farage issues huge promise to evict foreign nationals from UK council houses -- In accordance with Mr Farage's plans, foreign nationals living in social housing would be given...

Daily Express - Politics - 1 day ago

Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup - The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds. 12/06/2026

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Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Australia banned under-16s from social media. The world is split on whether to follow

No platform has been fined and the rift between regulator and minister is in the open. Is the ban working?

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

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The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

BBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way' -- Jessica Wong

Canadian teens and parents — the two groups directly impacted by the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) introduced Wednesday by the federal government — share their thoughts on social media and the proposed legislation, which would ban accounts for users under 16.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

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Daily Mail - Sports - 2 days ago

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Apple Valley News Now - Health - 2 days ago

Trump launches Truth Social blitz using QAnon image for Iran deal

Independent UK - US News - 2 days ago

UK could ban under-16s from 'high risk social media apps'

Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Seniors Group Says New Social Security Report Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' for Congress

Multiple senators, meanwhile, say that Congress should act after a trustees report found the program would deplete earlier than forecast.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

How would Canada's plan to keep kids off social media work? -- Darren Major

The federal government has introduced legislation that, among other things, would restrict access to social media platforms for kids under the age of 16.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16 -- Catharine Tunney

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Social media use at a young age is linked to earlier experimentation with drugs and alcohol

The minimum age requirement for most social media platforms is 13 years old, but nearly 40 per cent of adolescents between the ages of 8 and 12 use social media.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Andrew Phillips: Social media laws are needed but many questions still need to be answered

Toronto Star - Opinion - 3 days ago

Charlie Pickering: 'We used to be able to just disagree. Social media has a lot to answer for'

Guardian UK - Health - 3 days ago

Date set for when Social Security reserves run out of cash, study finds

House Speaker Mike Johnson says entitlement programs must be adjusted, as the Social Security trust fund will exhaust reserves by late 2032, with only 78% of benefits covered.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

'Was that really Shakira?!': Singer's hair, sunglasses and dance moves at World Cup opening ceremony spark wild social media conspiracy theories

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Bye bye, Bernie? Socialist Sanders is reshaping the Democratic Party in his image in final political act

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Granderson: The Social Security crisis should be dominating the Senate campaign

The 33 senators we elect this November will be in office when the Social Security program becomes insolvent in 2032.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Tory Makerfield candidate vows to keep fighting socialism -- Michael Winstanley, the Conservative Makerfield candidate, vowed to keep fighting socialism...

Daily Express - Politics - 3 days ago

Social-media bill forces companies to label AI content, harmful material pushed by bot farms

Legislation introduced Wednesday also includes ban for users below age of 16

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

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Cringey 'Social Network' Sequel Trailer Met with Mockery Online

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Social Security requiring paper check recipients to move to electronic payments

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 4 days ago

Civil war in the UK: online fantasy or emerging reality? -- Today's Big Question -- The Belfast riots are only the latest anti-migrant protest fuelled by social media - and the violence could escalate -- Will Barker, The Week UK

The Week - Politics - 4 days ago

Irish J1 students: 'They did actually reject the visa until they could review all my social media'

Demand for visas has remained ‘strong’ despite students’ safety concerns

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

How common is social anxiety disorder? A recent study looked at who is most affected.

CTV News - Health - 4 days ago

Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use

A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 4 days ago

Meta's AI chatbot gives hackers access to high-profile social media accounts -- ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke to SiriusXM host Mike Muse about how hackers accessed social media accounts, including the Obama White House Instagram account, via Meta's AI support chatbot.

ABC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Canada considering social media ban for kids under 16 in global effort to tighten online protections

Canada is joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Canada proposes social media ban for kids — critics say it won't work

The Liberal government tabled a bill to restrict young Canadians' access to social media unless companies can demonstrate their platforms are safe. The Safe Social Media Act also aims to limit youth access to AI chatbots.

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

How would Canada's social media ban work? Platforms, apps not sure

As countries including Canada move toward social media bans in an attempt to keep youths safe online, tech companies are in a tug of war over who should be the gatekeepers.

CTV News - Science - 4 days ago

Digital dependency and social media: How screen time shapes users' daily life and productivity

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Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Social media platforms, app stores at odds over who should enforce social media bans

Toronto Star - Technology - 4 days ago

Smacking children is 'harmful' and must be banned in England, according to new study - but other experts argue that it prevents anti-social behaviour later in life

Daily Mail - Health - 4 days ago

Anti-immigration figures are using social media to exploit anger over the stabbing of a man in Northern Ireland. -- The attack, allegedly carried out by a Sudanese migrant, led to rioting in the city and cars and homes being set alight. -- The victim's family has called for an end to the violence, but it is showing no signs of easing.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 4 days ago

California socialite and ex-Dodger to pay $22m over deaths of brothers

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

Kendall says social media giants 'had their chance' to self regulate

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Can regulations make social media adopt safer content standards for kids?

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

Miller says new social media bill is vital but 'not an exercise in perfection'

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

Ottawa introduces bill to restrict social media for teens, regulate AI chatbots

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Aaron Sorkin Makes Mark Zuckerberg a 'Free Speech' Boogeyman in 'The Social Reckoning' Teaser

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Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Farage dismisses Reform candidate's misogyny as 'laddish' social media

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning,' a follow-up to 2010's 'The Social Network.' Here's everything we know.

Business Insider - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Belfast unrest shows the power of social media as far‑right views on immigration enter the mainstream -- Paul Reilly, University of Glasgow

The Conversation - World - 5 days ago

Meta and Google denied new trial after landmark verdict in youth social media addiction case

The companies had sought a new trial in a lawsuit filed by a woman who said she became addicted to Google's YouTube and Meta's Instagram at a young age.

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

FOX News Now launches across social media to show fans life behind the camera

Fox News Now launches across social media platforms, offering behind-the-scenes access to newsrooms, studios and anchors like Bret Baier, Carley Shimkus and more.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire -- John W. Diamond, Rice University

The Conversation - Business - 5 days ago

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Independent UK - World - 5 days ago

Addictive features targeting teens must be key focus in planned under-16 social media ban, experts say

Ottawa is planning to introduce a ban for under-16s, but with exemptions allowing platforms that meet safety standards to retain teens as users, a source says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Social Security shortfall looms

Boston Herald - Business - 5 days ago

How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians -- Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked. -- Jun 8

Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.

CBS News - Health - 5 days ago

UK set to defy Trump with social media ban for under-16s

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Social Security's retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall one year earlier than expected

Orlando Sentinel - Politics - 6 days ago

Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn

NPR - Business - 6 days ago

Canada Prepares to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Canada looks set to be the latest country to join the worldwide trend of banning social media for children under 16.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 6 days ago

Help, I agree with Trump – Keir Starmer's social media ban is wrong

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

UK set to defy US over social media ban for children

In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.

Evening Standard - Technology - 6 days ago

White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

Social media bans are wildly popular. They might also be a mistake

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Trivia Nights, Valentine's Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Kaiser Health News - Health - 6 days ago

Apple credits Australia's teen social media ban for its new controls

Apple chief executive Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese the iPhone maker’s new child-safety tools were “in part inspired” by the world-first social media ban.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 6 days ago

Social media groups fuelling misinformation in UK, think tank warns

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

The women raped by the Taliban: Victims describe horrific sexual abuse at the hands of multiple men as punishment for getting a job or posting on social media

Daily Mail - World - 7 days ago

I used to only drink socially but after a bad break-up I started boozing every night and gorging myself on crisps - then I took this £3 pill... now both wine AND junk food taste awful and I have dropped to a size 8

Daily Mail - Health - 7 days ago

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard - Technology - 7 days ago

Experts call for 'national mission for ageing' and universal social care system -- EXCLUSIVE: Think tanks have urged the Government to learn from Japan and Sweden to improve...

Daily Express - Health - 7 days ago

San Diego mosque shooting: Social media decries 'dehumanising' coverage and anti-Muslim rhetoric

Users criticised media framing and widespread Islamophobic speech in the wake of the deadly attack that killed three people

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Optical illusion personality test exposes if you are 'social' or 'closed off'

Daily Express - Weird - 8 days ago

Chilling riddle could reveal if you're a 'psychopath' - can you solve it -- This viral riddle has been doing the rounds on social media and claims to show whether your...

Daily Express - Weird - 9 days ago

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends -- Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

BBC News - Health - 10 days ago

New social features further Plex's evolution from media server business

Plex is increaingly focusing on content discovery and streaming rentals.

Ars Technica - Technology - 12 days ago

Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

CBS News - Business - 12 days ago

'Even in the 21st century, this bias continues to permeate our social interactions' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

The Week - Technology - 13 days ago

London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s

The London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored

Evening Standard - Technology - 13 days ago

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration's staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump -- Katie Savin, California State University, Sacramento; Callie Freitag, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Matthew Borus, Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Conversation - Business - 13 days ago

'Ridiculous': Social media reacts as Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK

Home Office's decision to deny the pair's ETAs generated widespread backlash, with users accusing the government of cracking down on criticism of Israel

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 14 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Done With Social Science

The Atlantic - Science - 16 days ago

Evidence backing under-16 social media ban limited, Children's Commissioner says

Evening Standard - Technology - 17 days ago

Government warning sunglasses style -- The UK Health Security Agency shared the alert in a post on social media

Daily Express - Health - 19 days ago

Can social media be safer? | Euronews Tech Talks podcast

Euronews - Business - 19 days ago

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

New York Daily News - US News - 20 days ago

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

Evening Standard - Technology - 20 days ago

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.

Evening Standard - Technology - 20 days ago

Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

BBC News - Technology - 22 days ago

From the Magazine - With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player - Iran's viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard. By - Scott Peterson - , Caitlin Babcock - / 8 min

Christian Science Monitor - Technology - 25 days ago

Open Compute urges local government to bask in the warm glow of excess datacenter heat -- Org that represents Meta, Google and Microsoft plans more heat reuse guidelines as debate over bit barn social license burns red hot

Org that represents Meta, Google and Microsoft plans more heat reuse guidelines as debate over bit barn social license burns red hot

'I told you': Declan Rice references infamous three-word message as he celebrates Arsenal's Premier League title triumph on social media - as Jurrien Timber shares behind the scenes of training ground party

Daily Mail - Sports - 26 days ago

Health advice is all over social media; here's how to vet claims

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 27 days ago

Under-16 social media ban: Experts and teen views |Euronews Tech Talks

Euronews - Business - 28 days ago

'We have to remove Islam': Social media reacts to racist speeches at Unite the Kingdom rally

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 28 days ago

STAR'S PAIN -- TikTok star reveals devastating miscarriage & takes break from social media

Irish Sun - Top Stories - 28 days ago

'RIGHT DIRECTION' -- New Ireland social welfare cash latest after €400 blow amid 'key target'

Irish Sun - Business - 29 days ago

Lower drug prices won't fix cancer care -- Kenneth E. Thorpe -- As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net

As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net

Salon - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Offbeat -- Obscure Asian fintech AMTD Digital becomes the new GameStop -- Social media suspected as shares surge 20,000 percent and company admits there's no good explanation

Kendall 'aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer'

The Government said late on Monday it will introduce ‘age or functionality restrictions’ on social media for under-16s.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Social media restrictions for children 'need to stand test of time' – Phillipson

The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Surprising link between alcohol use and social media in kids

‘These findings suggest that social media environments may play a role in exposure to alcohol-related content and behaviors,’ one researcher said

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

Scandals, social media faux pas and snubs from Saudi Arabian clubs - why Chelsea are ignoring John Terry's come-and-get-me pleas, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Daily Mail - Opinion - 1 month ago

Do social security allowances empower or disempower endangered Indigenous groups in Nepal?

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Risks to children on social media 'can't go on like this', PM tells tech bosses

Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

The new generation of IRGC content creators is younger, quicker, and less afraid of the U.S.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 2 months ago

Social media ban for under-16s 'not the right approach', says Google UK boss

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Keir Starmer promises to 'fight' social media firms over addictive content

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Will Macron get his way on social media ban?

The French Senate will vote on a social media ban for under-15s. The legislation has already been backed by the National Assembly and Emmanuel Macron, who wants it ready for when children go back to school in September.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Starmer tells social media companies 'things will change' on addictive features

The Prime Minister signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Brit shocked to spot front door of childhood home on social media thousands of miles away -- A Brit was left stunned when they spotted the front door of their childhood home on social...

Daily Express - Weird - 2 months ago

What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation

A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Big tech may finally be on the verge of its “big tobacco” moment.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Meta and YouTube found liable for social media addiction

Meta and Google have been told to pay a further $3m (£2.24m) in punitive damages by a jury at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Users scroll between reality, reflection in 'changed' social media

Social media has changed noticeably over the years, both users and experts argue, describing it as a place not only for connecting with others but also as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

BBC News - Business - 2 months ago

Social Security Gaps: Why 2026 Retirement Planning Requires Investment Income

The Canary - Business - 2 months ago

LPG Panic Buying Triggers Memefest on Social Media | Vantage with Palki Sharma

First Post - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Army investigating social media post showing Nazi symbol

Army Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Infinite scrolling: The 'gateway to addiction' at the heart of the war on social media

The government is currently considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK, and has highlighted infinite scrolling as a feature which "drives addictive or compulsive use".

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s

From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

A three-month consultation on whether to ban youth under-16s from using social media is being launched. The government will look at the options, such as a nationwide curfew, banning under-16s from using VPNs and potential restrictions of addictive features on social media apps.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government is describing this as the "world's most ambitious consultation" and its results could bring about the biggest change to social media since Myspace went mainstream in the early noughties.

Sky News - Technology - 3 months ago

Children exposed to harmful content within minutes of joining social media

The Canary - Technology - 3 months ago

Moltbook — a social media platform for AI agents where humans have no say

Dawn - Technology - 3 months ago

First Look -- Social media giants face lawsuits over teen mental health concerns

Christian Science Monitor - Technology - 3 months ago

Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Dominican Republic hits record 11.6 million visitors amid growing calls for social equity

Dominican Today - Opinion - 5 months ago

Social networks fuel youth mobilization on Argentina's streets

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

France urges EU to follow its lead on fast fashion's environmental and social costs

Euractiv - Environment - 5 months ago

France urges EU to follow its lead on fast fashion's environmental and social costs -- Energy, Environment & Transport

Euractiv - Business - 5 months ago

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories - 10.12.2025 - Politics

Euractiv - Technology - 6 months ago

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

Euractiv - Politics - 6 months ago

TRENDING: HOT ON SOCIALS

The Canary - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Austin McCoy: We need more school social workers to support students carrying heavy burdens

Tulsa World - Opinion - 6 months ago

IN FOCUS: The role of influencers as more turn to social media for financial advice

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 months ago

Kanye West collaborates with Ansem, $yzy rumors swarm social media

Albawaba - Business - 7 months ago

Adult social care reforms could see health MOTs for 65-year-olds

Independent UK - Health - 7 months ago

Social Security Administration Reschedules 2026 COLA Announcement Amid Government Shutdown

The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on 24th October when the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes inflation data for Q3.

International Business Times - US News - 7 months ago

US Revokes Six Visas Over Charlie Kirk Death Amid Social Media Crackdown

The US revokes six foreign visas after individuals celebrate Charlie Kirk's death online, warning that glorifying violence will not be tolerated.

International Business Times - US News - 8 months ago

No social media and a footy ball for a teddy: The making of a league prodigy

NZ Herald - Sports - 8 months ago

Fake social media reports set off wild fluctuations in Everest markets

NZ Herald - Sports - 8 months ago

Homes, training and jobs: what's the reality of Social Europe? In partnership with - The European Commission

Euronews - Business - 9 months ago

Minneapolis Socialist Mayoral Candidate Says Top Priority Will Be Protecting Illegals From 'Hostile Federal Government'

The Federalist Papers - Opinion - 10 months ago

Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health. -- Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.

Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.

CBS News - Health - 1 year ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

'More Empty Promises on Health and Social Care Let Disabled People Down Again'

Byline Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Social Media Is Rife With Discourse About Male Privilege Following That Viral Clip Of Saoirse Ronan Silencing Paul Mescal And Eddie Redmayne

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Social Media Is Getting Smaller-and More Treacherous

Wired News - Opinion - 2 years ago

They Didn't Ask to Go Viral. Posting on Social Media Without Consent Is Immoral

Wired News - Opinion - 2 years ago

Video shows woman dancing with sharks to prove their 'social skills'

Independent UK - Weird - 4 years ago

Socialism's critics look at Venezuela - We told you so

Independent UK - Opinion - 4 years ago

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 7 years ago

Turkish doctors become social media influencers

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 7 years ago