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Does limiting social media help teens? We’ll finally get some evidence
Teens taking part in a trial that limits their social media use will soon be forced to connect IRL Daniel de la Hoz/Getty Images A world-first study will test whether reducing the time teenagers spend on social media really does improve their mental health. But the results aren’t due until mid-2027, by which time further
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
President Donald Trump’s social media and crypto company is making a huge bet on a far different industry – nuclear fusion, a potentially lucrative albeit commercially unproven energy technology that could help power a suddenly electricity-starved economy. Trump Media and Technology Group Thursday announced a surprise merger with TAE Technologies, in an all-stock deal valued
Reddit sues over social media ban as businesses watch metrics drop
Reddit filed a lawsuit challenging Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, arguing it violates political communication freedoms. What’s Happening: Reddit filed a lawsuit on 13 December 2025 against Australia’s social media ban for users under 16, naming the Commonwealth of Australia and Communications Minister Anika Wells as defendants. Why This Matters: Reddit lawsuit highlights broader
‘Good morning’ social media project out to spread positivity in Regina this summer
Josh Stewart-Van Dusen of the Good Morning Project, stands for a portrait inside Path Cowork on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Regina. Good Morning Project is a community-driven social media campaign to spread positivity in Regina by saying "good morning" and sharing people's favourite things about their city. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Article
Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed
"The [structural] mechanism producing these problematic outcomes is really robust and hard to resolve." Credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images Credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images It's no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas
FA could boycott social media over racism
The Football Association has told Sky News it would consider boycotting social media over racism. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham also said platforms have "avoided responsibility" and have made no contact since England star Jess Carter revealed the scale of abuse she's faced throughout the Women's Euros in Switzerland. Mr Bullingham spoke of his anger
What In The Merch?! Social Media Sounds OFF After Trump Organization Reveals $499 Phone & Mobile Plan
Chile, the Trump Organization said “conflict of interest,” WHERE? Despite concerns about the family’s business moves while Donald is in office, they’ve announced their latest venture: Trump Mobile. The Trump family is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, offering a smartphone for $499 and a monthly plan. RELATED: Rain On WHO?! President Trump
More Social And Affordable Homes To Be Built In Nerang | Mirage News
ore social and affordable homes to be built in Nerang - Construction to start on 60 social and affordable homes. - The Crisafulli Government is working with community housing providers to fast-track delivery. - To be delivered in partnership with St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing. The Crisafulli Government is delivering 60 new social
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...