The 2026 World Happiness Report has arrived, and once again Finland sits atop the global happiness rankings like a serene Nordic wizard calmly sipping oat milk coffee while the rest of the planet doomscrolls itself into psychic shrapnel. Meanwhile, the United States ranked 23rd overall, trailing Costa Rica, Mexico and … Reminder: You are seeing...Read More
Britain’s government is edging closer to rolling out some of the strictest controls on kids’ social media use anywhere in the democratic world. Ministers say the new rules, possibly including an outright ban for under-16s, are coming soon, as concern spikes over how scrolling apps mess with young people’s sleep, mental health, safety, and development....Read More
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall gave the strongest indication yet that millions of young people could be blocked from using apps like TikTok and Instagram until they are 16 17:00, 30 May 2026Updated 17:27, 30 May 2026 Nine in 10 parents wanted a ban on social media for under 16s(Image: Getty Images) A social media ban...Read More
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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — A growing trend of so-called “teen takeovers” is raising concerns among city leaders, law enforcement, and residents across the Twin Cities metro, as similar incidents continue to unfold nationwide. The gatherings, often organized through social media, have led to large crowds of teenagers assembling in public parks, sometimes resulting in fights,...Read More
(CN) — Georgia urged an 11th Circuit panel Tuesday to revive a law requiring parental consent before allowing minors to create social media accounts. The request posed a complicated inquiry for the three-judge panel: Can states regulate online platforms? And if so, how without violating the First Amendment? “The thing we are targeting is not...Read More
Community leaders from across New Mexico gathered Thursday for the School & Community Safety & Harmony Summit, an event focused on improving school safety and strengthening support systems for students and families in the Navajo Nation.The summit, held at Route 66 Casino near Albuquerque, aims to create stronger partnerships between schools, families and local organizations.The...Read More
Last week, Australia became the first country in the world to enact a social media ban for kids under 16. As the children of Oz wept and gnashed their teeth (I presume), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged them to “start a new sport, learn a new instrument, or read that book that has been sitting...Read More
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – USA Health held a Child Safety Day at the National Maritime Museum on Saturday as schools let out for the summer. Water safety education was among the topics highlighted. Free life jackets were given out at the event. Safety on electric bikes and scooters was also addressed. “So for summer safety,...Read More
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – USA Health held a Child Safety Day at the National Maritime Museum on Saturday as schools let out for the summer. Water safety education was among the topics highlighted. Free life jackets were given out at the event. Safety on electric bikes and scooters was also addressed. “So for summer safety,...Read More
