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Curbing social media to protect kids online could backfire

Curbing social media to protect kids online could backfire

Published by Sam Flores

Almost everyone who is glued to their phone wishes they weren’t and for many people, the problem seems to be starting earlier. Children’s access to the internet is happening at younger ages, with an entire generation growing up alongside the rapid advancement of the digital landscape, which has only intensified with the advent of artificial intelligence. Teens and adults alike can be exposed to extremist content, violence and sexual exploitation online. The internet age has had countless positive impacts on society, but also undeniable negative impacts. Some critics say social media addiction and worsened teen mental health are direct consequences of these platform’s design. Now they’re taking major tech companies to court — and winning. A few such groups include the plaintiffs in two tandem lawsuits against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, whose jury trials concluded in favor of the plaintiffs March 24 and 25. Meta plans to appeal the verdicts in both cases. What complicates the social media trials is there are bona fide problems young people face when logging …

US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies | Military News

US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies | Military News

Published by Sam Flores

A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia. Published On 24 Jan 202624 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States military will prioritise protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing “more limited” support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, according to a Pentagon strategy document. The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) released on Friday marks a significant departure from past Pentagon policy, both in its emphasis on allies taking on increased burdens with less backing from Washington and its softer tone towards traditional foes, China and Russia. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “As US forces focus on homeland defense and the Indo-Pacific, our allies and partners elsewhere will take primary responsibility for their own defense with critical but more limited support from American forces,” it said. The new document urges “respectful relations” with Beijing and describes the threat from Russia as a “persistent but manageable” one affecting NATO’s eastern members. It makes no mention of US ally Taiwan, which …

One country is trying to outlaw political lying, without curbing free speech

One country is trying to outlaw political lying, without curbing free speech

Published by Sam Flores

For the past two years, the Welsh parliament – or Senedd – has been grappling with how to tackle deliberate lying by politicians and how to rebuild public trust in democracy. There is broad agreement across parties in Wales that the current system offers few real consequences for dishonesty. As one Senedd member put it: “Lying flourishes in politics because we can get away with it”. That frustration has now translated into legislative action. A bill that would make it illegal to make false or misleading statements during Welsh election campaigns has passed its first stage in the Senedd. But while the principle behind the law commands support, the detail – and the speed at which it is being pushed forward – has triggered growing unease. The proposed ban will not be ready in time for the next Welsh election in May. Even if the legislation survives its remaining stages, it would not come into force until the 2030 election at the earliest. Ministers have suggested even that timetable may be optimistic. This has led …

Trump to shut an immigration court, curbing due process options : NPR

Trump to shut an immigration court, curbing due process options : NPR

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People wait outside immigration court in October 2025 in San Francisco. Minh Connors/AP hide caption toggle caption Minh Connors/AP The Trump administration is ratcheting up the pressure on immigration courts and judges as it moves toward further constricting the due process available for immigrants. Court employees and judges at the San Francisco Immigration Court received a short email last week letting them know that their court will be shutting its doors by the end of the year. All personnel will be transferred to the Concord Immigration Court, about 30 miles away, according to the email sent by Teresa Riley, the chief immigration judge, and obtained by NPR. The court’s closure comes as immigration judges spent the last year facing pressure to move through their caseloads faster and streamline deportations. “At first it was a message that you better fall in line or you’re going to get fired,” said Jeremiah Johnson, a former immigration judge who worked in San Francisco’s court until his termination last year. Now, “it’s a message that your court is going to …