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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on the social media ban as a risky ‘fake silver bullet’

The Greens’ senator says she’s worried kids will end up ‘in other online spaces that are even darker and more dangerous’ – and Australia should act on other options.

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December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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Social media use damages children’s ability to focus, say researchers

Study of 8,300 US children suggests social media may be contributing to a rise in ADHD diagnoses

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December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media

As midlife audiences turn to digital media, the 55 to 64 age bracket is an increasingly important demographic

www.theguardian.com

December 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM

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www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...

Meta begins removing under-16s in Australia ahead of youth social media ban

US social media giant Meta has begun removing Australian users under the age of 16 from its Instagram, Threads and Facebook platforms as the country prepares to enforce a world-first youth social medi...

www.france24.com

December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM

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YouTube Moves To Comply With Australian Teen Social Bans

After railing against Australia's new social media restrictions, YouTube is now alerting users to the change.

www.socialmediatoday.com

December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM

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Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday that the Cabinet made this decision to protect young people from onli...

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December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM

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Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman | iHeart

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman. Honest Conversations with Experts & Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We’re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life’s chal...

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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM

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www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Europe Today: Ukraine, passenger compensation for delayed flights and social media addiction

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

www.euronews.com

December 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM

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What happens when you kick millions teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out | CNN

In the next two weeks, social media platforms will start deactivating accounts for children under 16 in Australia under new laws designed to reduce harm online. Other countries are watching, but some ...

www.cnn.com

December 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM

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Meta Does Not Hold Monopoly, Judge Rules

The Federal Trade Commission sued the social media company in 2020, accusing it of maintaining a monopoly, years after it purchased competitors Instagram and WhatsApp.

www.forbes.com

November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM

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How TikTok just saved Meta in court

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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM

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Meta wins US case that threatened split with WhatsApp and Instagram

Social media group has beaten antitrust suit brought by the Federal Trade Commission

www.ft.com

November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM

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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM

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DeKalb County School District files lawsuit against major social media companies

The DeKalb County School District has filed a lawsuit against several major social media companies.

www.atlantanewsfirst.com

November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she w...

www.ktvu.com

November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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Threads Reaches 150 Million Daily Active Users

Another growth milestone for Meta's Twitter replacement.

www.socialmediatoday.com

October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM

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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...

Illinois Man Charged With Threatening Trump on Social Media

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October 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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Meta, TikTok and Snap say they oppose Australia's youth social media ban but will comply with it

Instagram owner Meta and other social media firms said on Tuesday they will comply with a ban on users under the age of 16, adding that they will start deactivating accounts once the law takes effect on December 10.

www.reuters.com

October 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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New Quik N Split franchise restaurant opens up in Ladera Heights. The restaurant had its grand opening this past Saturday, October 25th where they gave away free food. The franchise restaurant is a staple in Los Angeles and their new location in Ladera Heights was long awaited.

October 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM