Social media’s youthful glow is going up in smoke
Social media is giving off a stronger whiff of tobacco. An Australian law banning kids from using TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat represents the latest evidence of growing fear that such apps harm developing brains.
Everything you need to know about Florida's social media ban for minors
Folks honed in on the presidential election in lieu of state politics might be surprised to learn that Florida, indeed, passed a bill that bans minors from having social media accounts. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the bill,
Swinney considers calls for child social media ban
Swinney told BBC Scotland News he had discussed the issue with Labour ministers and would "look carefully" at options to protect youngsters. He said he would aim to "strike the right balance" between protecting people from the "damaging" effects of social media,
Social Media: To Ban or Not to Ban?
Social media’s grip on young people is undeniably concerning, but outright bans may backfire. We should find solutions that hold companies accountable and protect people's agency.
Social media ban for kids, first responders harassment: these laws go into effect Jan. 1
Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced one that Gov.
Florida Sets Start Date for State-Wide Social Media Ban Despite Federal Free Speech Lawsuit
The start date for Florida's statewide social media ban for children under 16 is set for Jan. 1, 2025, despite a federal lawsuit challenging the ban for violating First Amendment rights.
Wildfire smoke affecting many U.S. cities, including in Midwest, East Coast
Heavy smoke from wildfires more frequently chokes the skies over the Western United States, but cities farther to the east ...
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Breathing wildfire smoke may greatly increase the risk of dementia
Wildfires have become a common occurrence in the West, posing dangers to lives and property. But a new study published in ...
Map Reveals Worst Wildfire Smoke Hotspots in America
Wildfire smoke has caused a spike in related emergency room visits. Here are the cities worst affected by blazes in recent ...
Burglars drive stolen car through Happy Valley, Gresham smoke shop chain storefronts
Officials in Gresham and Clackamas County confirmed two House of Pipes locations were hit on the same night, with thieves ...
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Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?
Cities in Oregon, Nevada, Washington and other Western states have had the highest smoke levels, on average, researchers said ...
Person suffers smoke inhalation in Marcellus garage fire; electric car may be cause of blaze
Town of Marcellus, N.Y. — A person suffered smoke inhalation in a garage fire in Marcellus Wednesday that firefighters say ...
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Smoke at Hendersonville Elementary prompts evacuation; investigation underway
According to a post made by the Sheriff's Office on twitter, the smoke was seen in the ceiling of the breakroom at the school ...
Police: 2 dead in Rock Hill smoke shop shooting after suspect used ‘psychedelic substance’
Rock Hill police fired once at the suspect following a chase before he was hit with a stun gun and captured, officers said.
Smoke from West Alton controlled burn expected to be visible for miles
The Army Corps of Engineers is planning a controlled burn on 40 acres of land along Riverlands Way in St. Louis, which will produce a large amount of smoke and be visible over a long distance.
Hundreds of donated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be installed by Gwinnett firefighters
Gwinnett County firefighters are gearing up to install hundreds of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors right as fire dangers ...