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Countries Move to Limit Minors on Social Media as Age Checks Fail

Failing age checks have left most teens still using social media prompting regulators to boost penalties and investigatory powers

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Lizzo Says She’s Gained 20 Pounds and Reframes Her Wellness Story

Minnesota’s Social Media Health Warnings Take Effect

Frank Buschmann Quits Instagram and Ends His Social‑Media Presence

Charli XCX Says She’s in ‘Worst Place Mentally’ as She Reframes New Album

Prince William Publicly Backs Talking About Periods and Flags Online Harm Concerns

Meta Rolls Out Global Teen Defaults and Tests Tool to Curb Repetitive Content

Meta Rolls Out Global 13+ Teen Accounts Across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger

UK to Target Addictive Social‑Media Features for Under‑16s Rather Than Full Ban

Meta Expands AI Age Checks to EU and U.S., Scanning Height and Bone Structure

Germany Approves Short-Term Health Insurance Savings Plan

Six-Week Facebook Break Modestly Lifts Mood as Instagram Shows Weaker Gains

Teens Report Little Mental-Health Harm From TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, Pew Finds

James Middleton Returns to Instagram With Easter Family Photos

Finland Tops 2026 World Happiness Rankings Again as Report Flags Sharp Youth Declines

World Happiness Report 2026 Ties Heavy Social Media Use to Lower Youth Well-Being

Franziska van Almsick Condemns Online Abuse of Athletes at Ball des Sports

Zuckerberg Testifies in Los Angeles Trial, Says Meta Has Moved Away From Time‑Spent Targets

Instagram Chief Disputes 'Clinical Addiction' in Trial Alleging Platforms Hook Children

Instagram Chief Set to Testify as LA Jury Weighs Claims Meta and YouTube Addicted Children