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Three months into Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, has it been a success?
TechnologyThe Guardian12h ago

Three months into Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, has it been a success?

Getting platforms to comply with the restrictions was no small feat. But it’s too early to measure the real-world mental health outcomes As the UK becomes the latest country to consider following Australia’s lead on a social media ban for teenagers, a question Australians are repeatedly being asked is: how is it going? “Our data is still minimal,” says Caroline Thain, national clinical adviser with the mental health organisation Headspace. “We’re really waiting for a few more months before w...

San Diego's Dreyer, Ingvartsen, Ferree deliver 2-0 victory over St. Louis City
SportYahoo2d ago

San Diego's Dreyer, Ingvartsen, Ferree deliver 2-0 victory over St. Louis City

Anders Dreyer and Marcus Ingvartsen both had a goal and an assist, and rookie teenager Duran Ferree earned his second clean sheet in his second start when San Diego FC finished off a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City on Sunday night. Dreyer used assists from Ingvartsen and Onni Valakari to send a shot past Roman Bürki and give San Diego (2-0-0) a lead in the 3rd minute.

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Technologycyprus-mailchannel-news-asia6d ago2 sources

Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban

Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. Britain said in January it was considering restrictions to protect children online, after Australia’s move […]

Drone Attacks Injure Five in Kherson Region
Worldukrinform1d ago

Drone Attacks Injure Five in Kherson Region

Five people were injured in drone attacks in Ukraine's Kherson region this morning. The number of wounded from the previous day's shelling is also increasing, with a teenager among the injured.

MLS weekend: Teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man
SportThe GuardianYahoo2d ago2 sources

MLS weekend: Teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man

The days of the retirement league trope appear to be ending, while Inter Miami’s star had an outstanding – and amusing – game against Orlando City Even before David Beckham swapped Madrid for Los Angeles, MLS has harbored a reputation as a “retirement league.” The notion is well-worn in banter circles. It’s tired, and also at least a little bit true. Robbie Keane. Kaká. David Villa. Andrea Pirlo. Didier Drogba. Wayne Rooney. Zlatan Ibrahimović. All of them – and many others – enjoyed late-car...

Introducing my wife, the vacuum cleaner
Culturetelex3d ago

Introducing my wife, the vacuum cleaner

The creator of 'Teenagers' reimagined 'Lord of the Flies' as a series, a new adaptation was made from Tom Hanks' previous horror-comedy, the Cannes-winning Thai director tells an absurd story about an oppressive…

Father Convicted in School Shooting Case
World24ur8h ago

Father Convicted in School Shooting Case

In the US, the father of a teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a school shooting has been convicted of second-degree murder. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

Second missing teen found dead off Calico-an Island in Eastern Samar
World22h ago

Second missing teen found dead off Calico-an Island in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — Rescuers recovered the body of the second missing teenager, Kyle Baguinon, Monday afternoon, March 2, along the coastline of Calico-an Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, days after he and another minor were swept away by powerful waves. The 1:48 p.m. recovery at Sungi Point in Barangay Sulangan was later confirmed by his

Worldhindu1d ago

Seven Arrested for Double Murder in Nanguneri

Seven individuals, including four teenagers, have been arrested in Nanguneri for the indiscriminate murder of two people, identified as a person with disabilities from an SC community and a migrant worker.

Teenager killed in Strovolos crash; driver over alcohol limit
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprus3d ago2 sources

Teenager killed in Strovolos crash; driver over alcohol limit

A 17-year-old boy died following a road collision in Nicosia on Saturday evening. Ioannis Nicolaou, from Nicosia, was riding his motorcycle on Stavraetou Street in Strovolos at around 7.20 pm when he collided with a car driven by a 54-year-old man. The circumstances of the crash are currently under investigation by the police. The teenager […]

2 teens missing after being swept by strong currents in Eastern Samar
Worldinquirer3d ago

2 teens missing after being swept by strong currents in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY— Two teenagers were reported missing on Saturday afternoon, February 28, after they were swept away by strong currents while swimming off the waters of Calicoan Island in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. In a Notice to Mariners issued by the Philippine Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Sub-Station Guiuan, authorities said the incident was

Instagram will alert parents about their teens' suicide-related searches
Politicscbc6d ago

Instagram will alert parents about their teens' suicide-related searches

The social media platform owned by Meta will now alert parents who are ⁠signed up to its ‌optional supervision setting if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period. The alerts will begin next week for those signed up in ​Canada, the United States, Britain and Australia.