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Two more countries are joining Australia's movement to protect childhood from social media algorithms. Norway and Turkey just passed laws keeping kids offline until their teen years, hoping to bring back real play and friendships.
France is joining a global movement to protect young minds from social media's impact. President Macron announced fast-tracked legislation to ban platforms like Instagram and TikTok for children under 15, with schools getting phone-free zones too.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
After a top judge compared unemployed young people to cockroaches, India's Gen Z turned the insult into a viral protest party that gained 19 million Instagram followers in one week. The movement has become a powerful platform for young Indians demanding jobs and government accountability.
France is racing to protect young minds by banning social media for children under 15 starting this September. President Macron's push joins a growing global movement putting kids' mental health before tech profits.
A viral student movement protesting exam corruption has grown to 22 million Instagram followers in just two weeks, becoming India's largest online youth coalition. The Cockroach Janta Party held its first street protest in Delhi, demanding accountability after recurring exam leaks threatened millions of students' futures.
Turkey's parliament just passed new protections requiring age verification and parental controls on social media for children under 15. The country joins Australia, Indonesia, and others in a growing movement to shield young people from online harm.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
A satirical social media movement born from an insult has exploded into India's fastest-growing youth platform, giving voice to millions frustrated by exam scandals and unemployment. The Cockroach Janta Party now rivals India's biggest political parties online.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
Indonesia is introducing thoughtful age restrictions for social media that protect children without banning them entirely. The country joins a global movement to make digital spaces safer for young people.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.
A youth-led movement that started online five months ago brought its message to the streets of New Delhi for the first time. The Cockroach Janta Party shows how young Indians are finding creative new ways to make their voices heard.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
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