Starting Today, Social Media Is Banned for Australian Kids Under 16

Bill, and 10 social media platforms — including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — are now banned for kids under 16.

Majority of Australian Parents (65%) and U.S. Parents 58% Support Social Media Ban for Under 16s, but Kids Say It Risks Cutting Them Off from Key Connections

New survey of 4,000 parents and children in the U.S. and Australia reveals sharp generational divides in support, fears, mental health expectations, and belief in government enforcement. WASHINGTON, ...

Atmospheric river wreaks havoc all over Pacific Northwest with flooding and closures

At 3:15 a.m., the city of Portland announced a combined sewer overflow had occurred downstream of the Ross Island Bridge.
PCMag

The Hidden Cost of Free VPNs: How to Tell Which Ones Are Safe

Free VPNs are tempting, but some make money by collecting your data. I tested the most popular free options and found some ...
CNET

Best AI Video Generators of 2025

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

Australia's banning social media for kids this week. Here's how it's being enforced.

Australia's banning social media for kids this week. Here's how it's being enforced. Australia's social media ban for ...