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Associated PressAustralia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager.
- HuffPost
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Becomes First Person To Pass 1 Million Followers On Bluesky
The New York congresswoman says it's “not rocket science” why people are abandoning the platform X en masse.
- The Guardian
Why Silicon Valley panicked over Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia’s children account for a tiny portion of users but tech companies worry about the law setting a precedent
- Manchester Evening News
Man pulled over by police with four children in back of car... then things 'snowballed'
Officers were drawn to the vehicle on Darlington Street East, in Wigan, after noticing a broken rear light
- The Independent
Richard Osman issues Gregg Wallace apology amid MasterChef scandal
’You must always be so careful,’ TV presenter said
- The Telegraph
Keir Starmer refuses to meet 99-year-old war veteran who had £60k wiped off her pension
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to meet a Second World War veteran who had £60,000 wiped off her state pension.
- Cover Media
Brian May's wife Anita Dobson gives update on his health
Brian May's wife Anita Dobson has given an update on his health, seven months after he had a stroke. Brian, 77, suffered a stroke in May, and was rushed to hospital. Since then he had told how he has been unable to use his arm. Now his wife, Anita, 75, has told how he's coping since the medical emergency. "He's much better now, he's stabilised now, which is brilliant," Anita told The Mirror. "'I just hope we don't have any more reoccurrences. He's got the use of that arm, which was a bit of a ch
- Manchester Evening News
Supermarket selling grocery nearly 20% more than others is most expensive for tenth week running
The retailer has been called out for selling the key item more than its competitors
- Hello!
Prince William and Prince Harry to unite ahead of Christmas
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex are set to unite ahead of Christmas. Find out more here…
- The Independent
Watch live: Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at PMQs as his reset Brexit plans suffer another blow
Watch live as Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at PMQs on Wednesday (4 December) as his reset Brexit plans suffer another blow. The prime minister looks set to lose another key ally in a blow to his plans to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union. Michel Barnier looks likely to be ousted as French prime minister on Wednesday in a no-confidence motion after he pushed through a controversial budget without a vote.
- OK! Magazine
I’m A Celeb axed star to return to camp as major twist announced predict fans
There's a "massive surprise" coming for the campmates - and some reckon it's the return of an old friend...
- Business Insider
Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
The UK's chief of defense staff said Israeli F-35s took out "nearly the entirety" of Iran's air defenses in a single mission.
- Hello!
The reason why Princess Kate missed palace banquet after royal reappearance
The Princess of Wales did not attend the Qatar state banquet with the royals, despite welcoming the Emir with Prince William on Tuesday morning
- Evening Standard
David Beckham's Christmas ad reported to authorities after fans spot 'dangerous' detail
Beckham starred in the commercial after signing a reported £1 million endorsement deal
- Wales Online
This family man had never been in trouble. Then a night out left his life in ruins
He put his victim through a traumatic attack and his cowardly actions have left his own family in a living nightmare
- Hello!
Princess Anne narrowly avoids faux-pas as she supports King Charles
The Princess Royal quickly corrected her etiquette at the state banquet for the Emir of Qatar
- FTW Outdoors
Dog flees stalking leopard while a smaller dog stays to ‘fight’
In a village in India, two dogs encountered a stalking leopard, and each reacted quite differently. The incident occurred in the northern part of Nashik in a suburb called Makhmalabad, and was captured on a security camera around 11 p.m. on a rainy night at the end…
- Hello!
Great British Sewing Bee star Sara Pascoe hits back at Gregg Wallace live on air
Great British Sewing Bee star Sara Pascoe appeared on Lorraine, where she hit back at Gregg Wallace's recent comments about the women who have accused him of inappropriate behaviour.
- BuzzFeed
"It Annoyed Me To No End": Americans Who Lived Abroad Are Sharing The Biggest Reverse Culture Shock They Had When Moving Back Home
"Depending on where you lived abroad, the return to this is probably going to be the biggest shock."
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."