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youth-protection
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Fox Newspolitics22 hrs ago
Coalition of Conservative Groups Urges Senate Passage of Pornography Age-Verification Bill
Two dozen conservative groups are backing legislation introduced Tuesday by Sen. Jim Banks that would require pornography websites to verify users' ages. The letter cites exposure rates among minors and market growth data.
BBC Newsworld2 days ago
Father of deceased teenager criticizes reported plans to restrict youth social media access
The father of a teenager who died after viewing harmful online content expressed dismay over reports that the government plans to announce new restrictions on children's social media use within days. He said the timing appeared rushed and questioned whether the move was driven by…
Engadgettechnology13 days ago
Poland Approves Bill to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Primary Schools
The Polish government approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the full school day. The measure still requires parliamentary and presidential approval before taking effect in September.
New York Postpolitics39 days ago
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adults From Los Angeles Company
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized marketing of mango and blueberry e-cigarette pods along with menthol varieties from a Los Angeles-based manufacturer. The decision reverses the Biden administration's near-total rejection of flavored vaping products aime…
FO
politics72 days ago
Australian Government Releases Response to Online Gambling Harms Report
The Australian government responded to the Murphy report on online gambling harms after more than 1,000 days, proposing measures that include banning gambling ads on jerseys and in stadiums. The report recommended a full ban on gambling advertising and other reforms, but the gove…