Ileana Ferrer Fonte (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…

Common Dreams Staff (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… |

aljazeera (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.

Shawn Musgrave (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newarab (2024-11-16). After Amsterdam, Israeli hooligans bring violence to Paris. newarab.com Israeli football fans attacked French supporters at the Stade de France in The attack, which took place in the stands at around the tenth minute of play, occurred despite security measures being stepped up following the rampage by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week which triggered violence in the city. | Footage posted to social media showed France fans leaving their seats to move away from the violence. | "

WSWS (2024-11-16). Australian Labor government's social media ban for under-16s provokes mass anger. wsws.org The ban is transparent censorship, aimed at suppressing discussion and political activity among a generation that is being radicalised by the reality of war, climate catastrophe and dictatorship.

Staff (2024-11-16). Venezuelan Authorities Take Action After TikTok Challenge Poisons Students. orinocotribune.com In a new edition of his podcast Maduro Live de Repente, President Nicolás Maduro condemned the misuse of social media platforms through which a challenge in which students in schools and high schools are exposed to toxic substances that cause serious poisoning has been promoted. The challenge has affected several schools in different states of Venezuela. | "We have spoken with parents and guardians, and they knew nothing about this. They found out because we spoke about it publicly," said President Maduro this Thursday, November 14. He emphasized that measures are being taken to minimize the risks to the student…

aljazeera (2024-11-16). Paul beats Tyson as former heavyweight champ fails to turn the clock back. aljazeera.com Boxing icon Tyson showed his age against social media phenomenon Paul, who won points in front of 72,300 fans.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-16). 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…

ecns.cn (2024-11-16). Rosy prospects seen for trade exchanges. ecns.cn At the recently concluded China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Peru's fluffy alpaca toys became one of the most viral items.

Sania Mahyou (2024-11-15). France-Israel match marked by scuffles, booing and a record-low attendance. middleeasteye.net France-Israel match marked by scuffles, booing and a record-low attendance | Videos shared on social media showed Israeli fans, some with their faces covered and Israeli flags draped on their backs, attacking French fans | Fri, 11/15/2024 – 11: 51 | Israel's team greets their supporters after a football match a…