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UAE announces social media ban for under-15s: Official news agency
'Children below this age are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal accounts on social media platforms,' the official WAM news agency said, citing a cabinet resolution.
July 26, 2026
Austria to ban social media for children under 14
Austria plans to ban social media for children under 14, citing addiction, misinformation, and harm. The government will introduce new laws, education measures, and age checks, though critics warn it threatens free expression.
March 27, 2026
Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report
"Dramatic declines" in happiness were recorded among under 25s in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and "especially among girls", the report said.
March 19, 2026
How a 113-year-old water bottle became a pop culture status symbol
Stanley’s Quencher turned a century-old tumbler into a global viral phenomenon, driving sales from $73 million in 2019 to $750 million in 2023. Its marketing strategy, blending social media, influencers, and limited-edition releases, will be studied for years to come.
November 19, 2025
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Labor unions sue US over monitoring social media of visa holders
Labor unions filed a lawsuit against the US government on Thursday, alleging that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of people who are legally in the United States by searching their social media for specific viewpoints, including criticism of Israel.
October 17, 2025
Nepal's Oli steps down as Gen-Z-led revolt sparks curfew
Kathmandu under curfew after deadly youth-led protests; PM Oli resigns amid social-media-ban backlash, corruption anger, and economic strain.
September 10, 2025