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Screen time calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?
The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year.
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Can a social media ban protect young users?
The UK says it’s banning access to social media for those under age 16.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
UK announces social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is ‘dangerous’ and ‘designed to be addictive’.
From: NewsFeed
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater
Published On 13 Jun 2026
Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes
Privacy watchdog finds xAI’s Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.
Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi
CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
‘Grossly unfair’: Meta slams Australia’s bid to make platforms pay for news
Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia’s commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.
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‘Doesn’t seem qualified’: Who is Bill Pulte, acting US intelligence chief?
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump’s latest appointee.
MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
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