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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
UK Plans Plain Packaging and Display Rules for Vapes
The government opened a 12-week consultation on measures to limit colorful packaging, branding, and flavors that appeal to children. The proposals follow the Tobacco and Vapes Act and a ban on single-use vapes.
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nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
White House Press Secretary Says Laziness and Campus Indoctrination Are Driving Gen Z Left
Karoline Leavitt posted on X on July 5, 2026, that laziness and liberal indoctrination on campuses are pushing her generation leftward. She also warned of a communist revolution during a Fox News interview and suggested school choice as a remedy.
Yonhappolitics9 days ago
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook Tours Seoul Student Housing Areas on July 4
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook visited neighborhoods near universities in Seoul to assess housing conditions for young adults. She called for expanded dormitories, affordable units, and youth work programs shortly after taking office.
news.google.comworld18 days ago
Survey Finds Over 80% of Young Scots Have Seen Misinformation Online
A national youth charity report shows most respondents aged 11-25 encounter misleading content regularly and struggle to distinguish real from fake material. More than two-thirds expressed worry about inaccurate information, and six in ten said they find it difficult to tell what…
The Independentpolitics21 days ago
Students Identifying as Cockroaches Camp at Delhi Site Demanding Minister Resignation
Hundreds of students began a sit-in at Jantar Mantar on June 20 demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam mismanagement. The Cockroach Janata Party movement, which grew to 22 million Instagram followers, continued the protest nearly 48 hours aft…
washingtonpost.comworld22 days ago
Chronic Absenteeism Falls to 24 Percent but Federal Data Collection Remains Stalled
Nationwide chronic absenteeism declined from as high as 30 percent to roughly 24 percent by the start of the past school year, according to the Return 2 Learn tracker.
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news.sky.comai24 days ago
UK Arrests 40 Children for Terrorism Offences, Five Times the Share from a Decade Ago
Counter-terrorism officials from Five Eyes nations reported rising involvement of minors in terrorism, cybercrime and grooming cases, with data showing children as young as eight targeted through online games.
thecanary.cotechnology27 days ago
Britain to Ban Social Media for Under-16s and Restrict Gaming Platforms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16 and new limits on gaming and live-streaming platforms. The rules could take effect as early as next spring.
winnipegfreepress.comworld29 days ago
Europol Task Force Reports Nearly 300 Arrests Alongside 10 Contract Killings by Minors
@ABC reported that Europol's Grimm Task Force has arrested nearly 300 people and identified more than 15,000 online accounts tied to the recruitment of minors for contract crimes across Western Europe.
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mlbtraderumors.comworld30 days ago
Carl Scott, Former Gang Member Who Was Stabbed at 15, Receives MBE for Installing Bleed Control Kits
Carl Scott, founder of Project Youth and a former gang member, was awarded an MBE in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours for installing bleed control kits and educating children about knife crime.
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology30 days ago
Canada proposes social-media age limit under 16 alongside new digital-safety rules
The federal government introduced the Safe Social Media Act on Wednesday to create a Digital Safety Commission and set safety rules for social media and AI chatbots.
nationalpost.compolitics33 days ago
Ottawa to Introduce Online Safety Bill Containing Social Media Ban for Youth
The federal Liberal government plans to introduce legislation on Tuesday that will include some kind of ban. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe welcomed the move and shared survey results showing 86 per cent support for restrictions.
rte.ieworld35 days ago
M&S Launches 1,000 Paid Training Places for Young People Amid Record NEET Levels and Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs
The retailer will run a six-month programme aimed at 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training. The move comes as official figures show more than one million young people classified as Neets.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics37 days ago
Frustrated Indian Youth Adopt Cockroach as Protest Symbol Amid Unemployment and Exam Scandals
Indian students facing unemployment and exam scandals have begun rallying behind the cockroach as a symbol of resilience. NPR reported the development from New Delhi on June 6, 2026.
Abc Newsworld36 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Hears Allegations of Widespread Fraud in India National Exams
The Cockroach Janata Party held its first street demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Organizers demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities and youth unemployment.
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Abc Newsworld39 days ago
Brazil Undefeated at Street Child World Cup in Mexico as Gang Violence Persists in Rio Favelas
Eighteen-year-old João Victor Gonçalves and nine teammates from a Rio de Janeiro favela traveled to Mexico last month and won the tournament undefeated.
Science Newsai42 days ago
Survey Finds 19% of US Adolescents and Young Adults Have Used AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
A RAND study of people ages 12 to 21 shows nearly one in five now turn to AI chatbots when feeling sad, angry or stressed, up from 13% in early 2025. Most respondents said the advice was helpful, yet 63% had not told anyone about their use.
Japan Timesworld42 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Schedules Visits to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026. The trips come as youth movements report rising adult baptisms in both countries.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld44 days ago
California Eighth-Grader Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
A 14-year-old student from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28. He defeated the other finalist in a 90-second spell-off by correctly spelling 32 words.
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The Bbcworld46 days ago
13-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Arson and Attempted Murder After Rugby Club Fire
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after an 11-year-old suffered serious injuries in a fire at Trimsaran rugby club in Carmarthenshire. The younger boy remains in stable condition at Morriston Hospital.
insidermonkey.comworld46 days ago
Federal Data Show Fewer Summer Jobs Available for U.S. Teenagers
Labor statistics and reports from teenagers indicate that entry-level summer positions at restaurants, pools, camps, and stores are harder to obtain than in prior years. The trend appears in official employment figures and in accounts from job-seeking teens.
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nationalpost.comscience46 days ago
NSW Study Finds School Resilience Programs Show No Effect on Teen Health Habits
A New South Wales Health study tracked more than 2,000 public and Catholic high school students and found no measurable difference in fruit, vegetable intake or physical activity after three years of resilience training. Schools that received the programs and extra funding perfor…
foxnews.compolitics47 days ago
Florida Sheriff Warns Parents May Face Charges Over Teen Takeover Events
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a public service announcement stating that juveniles and parents could face criminal or civil penalties if teens participate in destructive gatherings this summer. Tampa police recently arrested 22 people during one such event.
Euronewsbusiness52 days ago
Spain Youth Housing Costs Reach 98.7 Percent of Average Salary
A new report shows young workers in Spain must spend nearly all of their monthly income to rent a solo apartment. The youth emancipation rate fell to a record low of 14.5 percent in 2025.
The Bbcworld53 days ago
Online Cockroach Movement Gains Followers in India
An online collective called the Cockroach Janta Party formed after comments by India's Chief Justice. The group has drawn tens of thousands of sign-ups and reached 10 million Instagram followers.
msnbc.comscience54 days ago
Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Screen Time Harms for Youth
The surgeon general’s office released an advisory warning that excessive screen time can contribute to sleep problems, anxiety, depression and other health issues in children and adolescents. The report urges parents, schools and technology companies to limit device use and promo…
bbc.co.ukpolitics56 days ago
Teens Fight and Throw Chairs at Washington D.C. Chipotle
A group of teenagers fought and threw chairs inside a Chipotle restaurant in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred hours after local prosecutor Jeanine Pirro warned that parents of teens involved in group disturbances could face fines or jail time.
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Semaforworld63 days ago
Young Americans Less Optimistic About Job Market Than Older Adults
A Gallup survey found that 43% of Americans aged 15 to 34 said last year it was a good time to find a job where they live. That figure represents a 12-point decline from the prior year and is 21 points below the share of adults 55 and older who said the same. The trend differs fr…
winnipegfreepress.comworld91 days ago
16-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Death of Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship
The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against a 16-year-old boy for the murder and aggravated sexual abuse of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner during a family cruise. Kepner died from mechanical asphyxiation in November while the Carnival Cruise ship Horizon was…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld93 days ago
Three Teenagers Hospitalized After Incident in Caerphilly
Three teenagers have been hospitalized following an incident in Caerphilly, Wales. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the individuals received medical treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances of the event.
world97 days ago
Two Teenagers Charged in Burglary of Archery Club in Burnie, Tasmania
Tasmania Police have charged two teenagers following a burglary at an archery club in Burnie on March 29. The suspects allegedly stole compound bows and arrows, some of which were fired in nearby suburbs. Police recovered the bows and some arrows during the investigation.