Makerfield by-election voters ‘heavily targeted’ with misinformation and AI fakes Research found there has been a 19-fold increase in misinformation across four Facebook groups The Independent UK · Jun 16
A teacher, a cancer survivor and a new dad: victims of Missouri skydiving plane crash identified A group of 12 people – nine skydivers, two tandem jumpers and a pilot – were killed in the weekend crash in Butler The Guardian - US · Jun 16
TikTok-Linked Crimes Saw 110% Rise In UK, Days Before Government's Under-16 Social Media Ban Salford experiences a 110% increase in TikTok-related crimes, prompting UK plans for an under-16 social media ban. The proposed restrictions aim to enhance online safety for children. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Social media is awful but the UK under-16 ban won't solve anything: 'Instead of punishing children, the government needs to target the source' PC Gamer's writers and editors tackle the impending ban on Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook. PC Gamer · Jun 16
Minister admits under-16s social media ban not a ‘silver bullet’ as Musk hits out at ‘censorship’ Liz Kendall, accepted that many children will succeed in getting around the ban but insisted the restriction would lead to a ‘significant change in behaviour’ The Independent UK · Jun 16
UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions on under-16s’ internet use The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened Ex-defence secretary John Healey and ex-defence minister Al Carns have given resignation statements to MPs The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Social media ban for children ‘no silver bullet’, minister says Technology firms have hit back over the plan to ban under-16s from social media. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Falshoods spread in aftermath of Belfast knife attack An attack that sparked widespread disorder in the Northern Ireland capital has become the subject of numerous false claims online. AAP · Jun 16
Why Did Spike Lee Point at Prince Harry? 'Spike Wells' Alias Resurfaces After Viral NBA Finals Video A courtside exchange between Spike Lee and Prince Harry at the NBA Finals has reignited interest in Harry's former Facebook alias, 'Spike Wells', sparking widespread online speculation. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
‘Things we do as slumlords’: Woman buys rental property. She has 1 condition for prospective tenants: they must have a criminal history A Georgia landlord purchased a quadplex. Then she added a rental requirement that her tenants have to have a criminal background. Taylor Van Pelt, who runs the social media account Judge + Co (@cloverandbirch on Facebook), posted a video that received more than 84,500 likes and 1,900 comments. In it,… The Mary Sue · Jun 16
Is Nancy Guthrie Back Home? Mystery Deepens as Neighbor Spots Lights on Inside Her Home, Sparking Wild Theories Speculation about Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts intensifies after a neighbour reports lights on at her Tucson home, sparking wild theories and renewed public interest in the ongoing mystery. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work. Britain is following Australia into a policy that has already struggled to keep children off social media, while forcing adults through intrusive age checks. Reason · Jun 15
UK PM announces social media ban for under-16s YouTube, Facebook and X will be covered in a proposed ban on social media sites for under-16s by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. AAP · Jun 15
Fortune · Jun 15 Here's how SpaceX’s debut stacks up against other major IPOs After a strong start, questions remain on how the company will reach profitability.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15 Forget makeup and tweakments: this is how we should be ageing gracefully We over-50s should worry less about our crepe necks and sunspots and more about our listening skills – and the pettiness we bring to social media, says Zoe Williams
International Business Times UK · Jun 15 The Ultimate Crackdown: Starmer Outlaws Social Media for Under-16s in 'World-Leading' Cyber Ban Starmer's proposed social media ban for under-16s in the UK raises major questions about age verification systems and digital identity tracking.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 15 Keir Starmer's social media ban 'about saving his own skin', charity boss says KEIR Starmer’s ban on social media for everyone under 16 is not supported by experts or evidence but is being done to save his own skin, according…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 15 Glasgow Rangers pub cuts up Ivory Coast flags because they look like Ireland A Rangers pub in Glasgow has cut up Ivory Coast flags hanging as part of its World Cup decorations because they look similar to Ireland
International Business Times · Jun 15 UK Bans Social Media Use For Anyone Younger Than 16 The British government announced age restrictions for social media, saying that platforms disrupt childhoods and are designed to be addictive.
AAP · Jun 15 UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year
The Independent UK · Jun 15 The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content
Evening Standard · Jun 15 What does the social ban involve, when will it start and how will it work? A ban on under-16s using social media will give youngsters back their childhood, Sir Keir Starmer said.
The Conversation · Jun 15 Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience As the UK prepares to introduce an “Australia plus” ban on social media for under 16s, many lessons can be learned from Australia’s experiment. Many people may think Australia’s ban is a success, with nearly 5 million social media accounts deactivated, removed or restricted. But the reality couldn’t be further…
Android Central · Jun 15 UK bans social media for under-16s: Here's when it starts and which apps are affected Here's everything you need to know about the UK social media ban for under 16s.