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Malaysia just launched strict new rules requiring social media companies to verify ages and block children under 16 from creating accounts. The move aims to protect young people from harmful online content while still keeping technology accessible.
Three law enforcement agencies joined forces to protect Odessa graduates, and their teamwork paid off with zero fatalities during what's typically a dangerous weekend. The community effort kept young people safe during a celebration that matters.
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.
Children in the UK will never legally buy cigarettes thanks to a groundbreaking rolling age ban that raises the minimum purchase age by one year, every year. The historic law aims to protect millions from nicotine addiction and save the NHS billions.
The United Kingdom just passed groundbreaking legislation that will create the world's first smoke-free generation. Anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will never be able to legally purchase tobacco products in the country.
Over 2,000 medicine shop owners in Nigeria just became the country's newest weapon against substance abuse. The training turns everyday pharmacies into community guardians protecting youth from addiction.
The United Kingdom just passed groundbreaking legislation that will permanently ban tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. This bold move could prevent tens of thousands of early deaths and create the country's first truly smoke-free generation.
The United Kingdom just passed groundbreaking legislation that will gradually raise the smoking age every year, ensuring anyone born after January 2008 can never legally buy tobacco products. It's one of the world's boldest public health moves in decades.
The UK just passed groundbreaking legislation that will prevent anyone born after January 1, 2009 from ever legally buying cigarettes. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill marks the country's biggest public health intervention in a generation.
Europe just solved one of tech's biggest challenges with a new app that proves your age online without sharing personal data with every website. The free tool protects kids while preserving everyone's privacy.
British police just opened a national center with £1.7 billion in funding to crack down on illegal knife sales to children and cut knife crime in half by 2035. The new hub will tackle online sellers who ignore age checks and sell deadly weapons to teens.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and Google must pay $3 million to a young woman whose mental health suffered from addictive app design, marking the first win in a lawsuit holding tech companies accountable for harm to children. The landmark decision could open doors for future cases against social media platforms.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million to a young woman who proved their apps were designed to addict children. The groundbreaking verdict could open the door for thousands of similar cases waiting to be heard.
Thousands gathered in Wa, Ghana for Eid al-Fitr prayers, where religious and political leaders joined forces to combat youth drug abuse and advocate for educational reforms. Christians and Muslims pledged partnership to protect the next generation.
A small Indian state just became the nation's leader in protecting kids from tobacco, with 86% of schools now certified tobacco-free. Nearly 10,000 schools participate in anti-tobacco rallies and campaigns every year.
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.
Greece just rolled out Europe's first real-world digital age verification system to stop tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. The innovative app closes a loophole that let sellers claim they didn't know a customer's age.
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.
Nigerian police dismantled a sophisticated "japa" scam that preyed on young people desperate to work abroad, rescuing over 100 victims who'd been tricked into selling everything they owned. The officers even rejected a $50,000 bribe to stop their investigation.
Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, as the country's world-first social media age ban takes effect. The move is part of a broader effort that's already removed 4.7 million underage accounts across all platforms.
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