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Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

GDANSK, June 8 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

Where will Alaska Airlines go next? Predicting Alaska's next international destinations

Where will Alaska Airlines go next? Predicting Alaska's next international destinations

Since its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Seattle-based Alaska Air Group has gotten serious about international expansion. So much, in fact, that it has begun billing itself as America's "fourth global airline," with plans to launch 12 international destinations from its Seattle hub ...

Rupert Everett Joins ABC Crime Thriller 'Fortitude Valley' as Filming Begins in Brisbane

Rupert Everett Joins ABC Crime Thriller 'Fortitude Valley' as Filming Begins in Brisbane

Rupert Everett Joins ABC Crime Thriller 'Fortitude Valley' as Filming Begins in Brisbane

Australian Gold Output Declines Due to Bushfires and Rain

Australian Gold Output Declines Due to Bushfires and Rain

Australian Gold Output Declines Due to Bushfires and Rain

SUNation Energy and Suniva Announce Merger to Boost U.S. Solar Manufacturing

SUNation Energy and Suniva Announce Merger to Boost U.S. Solar Manufacturing

SUNation Energy and Suniva Announce Merger to Boost U.S. Solar Manufacturing

Global Push to Ban Social Media for Minors Gains Momentum Amid Safety Concerns

Global Push to Ban Social Media for Minors Gains Momentum Amid Safety Concerns

Countries worldwide are increasingly implementing or considering bans on social media access for minors, driven by concerns over mental health and exposure to harmful content. Australia has led the charge with a nationwide ban for children under 16, setting a precedent that other nations are following. Canada is preparing similar legislation, while European countries like France and Germany are also moving towards stricter regulations. The U.K. is working on laws to prevent minors from sending or receiving explicit content. In the U.S., the Kids Online Safety Act is advancing, aiming to impose design restrictions on platforms to protect minors. These measures reflect a growing global consensus on the need for digital safety for young users.

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America

The Latest: Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

The Latest: Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, had confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999

Red Metals to Establish $70 Million Copper Manufacturing Facility in North Charleston

Red Metals to Establish $70 Million Copper Manufacturing Facility in North Charleston

Red Metals to Establish $70 Million Copper Manufacturing Facility in North Charleston

Oil prices surge as Iran conflict flares, while global stocks skid on selling of tech shares

Oil prices surge as Iran conflict flares, while global stocks skid on selling of tech shares

Global shares have declined after Wall Street ended last week with its worst day since October, while oil prices have jumped more than $4 as fighting flares between Israel and Iran

Lindisfarne Teen Jed Burgess Joins Australian U18 Gridiron Team

Lindisfarne Teen Jed Burgess Joins Australian U18 Gridiron Team

Lindisfarne Teen Jed Burgess Joins Australian U18 Gridiron Team

Browns stuff, and more: Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban, QB competition

Browns stuff, and more: Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban, QB competition

From the Browns Myles Garrett trade, Brendan Sorsby, Nick Saban’s push, and more thoughts from Barry