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Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.

New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.

Kimmel warns of food bank crisis amid SNAP cuts

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel uses his platform to expose devastating consequences of proposed SNAP cuts, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks and the human cost of political decisions.

Trump Proposes Partial Food Stamp Funding Overhaul

Donald Trump unveils plan to shift food stamp funding burden to states, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty groups and setting stage for bitter political battle over social safety net.

Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children

New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

ESPN's Herbstreit sparks outrage with controversial dog photo

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit finds himself at the centre of a social media storm after posting then deleting a photo of his dog in a questionable position, drawing sharp criticism from fellow broadcaster Craig Carton and animal welfare advocat

UN: Welfare cuts fuelling far-right rise in UK

A damning UN report reveals how welfare cuts have become a breeding ground for populism and far-right extremism across Britain, with experts warning of democratic backsliding.

Boy, 11, found covered in faeces in neglect case

An 11-year-old boy was discovered covered in faeces and urine in a squalid Indiana home, leading to his mother's arrest on neglect charges. The disturbing case has sparked outrage and child welfare concerns.

India's Digital ID System Divides Nation

India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.

Trump Plans Social Security Disability Benefit Overhaul

Former President Donald Trump reveals controversial plans to restructure Social Security disability benefits, raising concerns about welfare system changes and their potential impact on international claimants.

Cousin marriage areas show higher benefit claims

Groundbreaking research exposes troubling correlation between consanguineous marriage prevalence and welfare dependency across UK communities, raising urgent questions about social policy.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children

New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.

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