Doomscrolling social media will have a time limit starting in 2026 for anyone under the age of 16. A new Virginia law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires social media companies to limit kids’ usage to one hour each day. News4 spoke with a 17-year-old named Herman, with his parents standing beside him, because...Read More
Doomscrolling social media will have a time limit starting in 2026 for anyone under the age of 16. A new Virginia law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires social media companies to limit kids’ usage to one hour each day. News4 spoke with a 17-year-old named Herman, with his parents standing beside him, because...Read More
The media have been quick to portray efforts to restrict children’s social-media access as the exclusive province of red states and MAGA conservatives. But late last year, Australia—no hotbed of social conservatism—passed the most comprehensive youth social media ban to date. This major move from Down Under has not only mainstreamed social media bans for...Read More
California lawmakers are fast-tracking A.B. 1709—a sweeping bill that would ban anyone under 16 from using social media and force every user, regardless of age, to submit sensitive personal information before accessing social platforms. That means that under A.B. 1709, social media companies will have to enact age gates to prohibit minors from accessing their...Read More
The consultation has seen more than 80,000 submissions from charities, campaign groups and members of the public who have given their views on a ban or other interventions. Government data obtained by the Press Association on Tuesday showed 42,410 parents and 13,890 young people have filled in the survey. People were also asked for opinions...Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. “Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you,” are...Read More
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – A social media trend involving teen takeovers is raising concerns among local anti-violence advocates who say the gatherings are causing problems across the country. Footage compiled by NBC News shows teens fighting, being tackled by police and doing burnouts in busy intersections during these takeovers. Dr. Shannette Bone from Chill Huntsville...Read More
Alan Riquelmy SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — California Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, an outspoken Republican, said he typically opposes bills that add regulations. But children on social media is different. Government already restricts the use of items like alcohol, tobacco and gambling by age. DeMaio said valid reasons exist for government to intervene in the realm of...Read More
Audio By Vocalize Chief Justice Martha Koome at a past event. [Courtesy; Judiciary] Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger safety measures in schools following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed 16 lives. In a statement on Friday, May 29, Koome described recurring fires and safety breaches in boarding...Read More
