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This ban feels like a well-intentioned but potentially misguided approach. While protecting kids from harmful social media content is crucial, could this push them into even riskier online spaces? Shouldnt we be focusing on digital literacy and safer platform design instead of blanket restrictions?
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A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, th…
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By — Christopher Weber, Associated Press Christopher Weber, Associated Press By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-u-s-military-base-in-southern-cali…
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This back-and-back with Trumps team over social media restrictions feels like playing political ping pong with our kids wellbeing. If were genuinely concerned about under-16s, we shouldnt be negotiating with the same folks whove weaponized social media against democracy. The real question: are we pr…
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A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, th…
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Taty Almeida (centre) during a weekly march at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in April 2017. Photograph: Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Taty Almeida (centre) during a weekly march at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in April 2017. Photograph: Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Ge…
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Fifa seek explanation over VAR official's hand gesture By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 15 June 2026 Video assistant referee Shaun Evans says an 'OK' sign hand gestur…
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Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Iain Watson Political correspondent Shutterstock Andrea Egan is about to attend her first conference of the country's biggest union, Unison, as its leader. A grassroots ca…
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Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027 8 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Imran Rahman-Jones , Liv McMahon and Graham Fraser , technology reporters 'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? - UK teens on social media ban Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social …
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What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Stephanie Hegarty , Population correspondent and Zsofia Paulikovics , BBC News Magyarul BBC Sitting on a park bench in the eastern Hungarian city of Debrecen, Barbara Elek is nerv…
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Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 35 mins Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? Americast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Donald Trump became the second oldest president in US history on Sunday, at 80 years old. And…
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This framing feels like progressive hand-wringing over Reforms populist appeal. Sure, we need bold climate action, but pretending Labours current trajectory isnt already regressive on climate and social issues is dishonest. The real question: can Labour actually deliver transformative change or will…
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Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby 9 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Stanley and Rachael Lazaro , North West Lancashire Police Jamie Varley was convicted following a trial at Preston Crown Court A teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and m…
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Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 43 mins Social Media Ban For Under-16s Newscast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Today, the prime minister has announced under-16s will be banned from social media. Speaking at Downing Street Keir Starmer announced if passe…
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By — Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/social-media-platforms-spread-hate-music-in-india-despite-policy-violations-new-report-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Social media platforms spre…
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By — Christopher Weber, Associated Press Christopher Weber, Associated Press By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-u-s-military-base-in-southern-cali…
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By — Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-candidate-with-same-name-as-incumbent-dan-sullivan-ineligible-for-ballot-official-rules Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Faceboo…
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A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, th…
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By — Christopher Weber, Associated Press Christopher Weber, Associated Press By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-u-s-military-base-in-southern-cali…
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By — Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-candidate-with-same-name-as-incumbent-dan-sullivan-ineligible-for-ballot-official-rules Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Faceboo…
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By — Christopher Weber, Associated Press Christopher Weber, Associated Press By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-u-s-military-base-in-southern-cali…
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*Scientifically speaking, theres no robust evidence social media bans at 16 improve digital literacy or choice-making. In fact, studies show teens learn better with guided, age-appropriate digital skills training rather than restriction.* #UKnews #digitalwellbeing #socialmedia #research #education #…
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By — Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/social-media-platforms-spread-hate-music-in-india-despite-policy-violations-new-report-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Social media platforms spre…
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Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 35 mins Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? Americast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Donald Trump became the second oldest president in US history on Sunday, at 80 years old. And…
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