A federal judge has blocked Louisiana from enforcing a 2023 law requiring social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls, saying it violates ...

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Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has officially come into effect, the first of its kind in the world, with thousands of accounts being shut down across apps. "It's a profound reform, ...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) is calling on the U.S. to follow Australia’s lead and ban children younger than 16 from using social media. “When it comes to our adolescents, it’s either going ...

It’s the return of Vine and when it comes back, many will “Do It for the Vine” once more. And yes, you remember the nostalgic phrase. The once-iconic short-form video app that disappeared and went on ...

Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to ...

Taiwan’s government has ordered a one-year block of a popular, Chinese-owned social media app following its failure to cooperate with authorities over fraud-related concerns. Xiaohongshu, also known ...

The world’s first attempt to ban all children under 16 from social media is about to come into force in Australia – but teenagers are already fighting back. Announced in November last year by the ...

The challengers lost in court, so Florida’s law banning young teens from having their own social media accounts can now go into effect. Passed with bipartisan support, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ...

They may look like deals from your favorite retailer or even like a celebrity endorses them, but before you click to buy this holiday season, beware. Experts warn that scammers are increasingly using ...

In Italy’s mafia underworld, the traditional professions of extortioner, hitman and drug-runner are being supplanted by a less risky occupation: social-media influencer. A new young generation is ...