(2024-11-21). Australia seeks to limit children's access to social media. plenglish.com The world's first bill could become law, as it is based on the health and safety of people, with priority for the younger generation. | Rowland said online safety has been one of the biggest challenges for parents due to the amount of unfiltered content and the harm it can cause, according to several studies. | Nearly two-thirds of Australians aged 14-17 have viewed extremely harmful content online, including drug abuse, suicide or self-harm, and violent material. One quarter has been exposed to content promoting unsafe eating habits, she added. | TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and Instagram, among other…
(2024-11-21). Trump's Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration. truthout.org Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz on Thursday withdrew from consideration to lead the U.S. Justice Department under the incoming Trump administration, saying in a social media post that his "confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction." Gaetz, who lasted just a week as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, didn't mention that his nomination was facing close… |
(2024-11-21). Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban. aljazeera.com Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.
(2024-11-21). Trump Wants to Kill a Bipartisan Bill That Protects Journalists and Whistleblowers. theintercept.com After campaigning on the message that journalists are the "enemy of the people," President-elect Donald Trump has come out against a bipartisan bill that would protect reporters and their sources from government interference. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump The PRESS Act, a federal reporter shield bill with broad support, unanimously passed the House of Representatives in January. It's been sitting for months with the Democrat-led Senate Judiciary Com…
(2024-11-21). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for better sleep No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. How much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep. Mayo Clinic Minute: How change in sunlight…