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Oklahoma man allegedly holds up liquor store with ‘old timey musket’

Local police say Dyllon Redfern, 24, brandished a derringer from the 19th century after being asked for his ID

The Guardian - US

Over 1 Million Australian Kids Locked Out of Social Media

Australia's world-first social media ban kicks under-16s off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and seven other platforms. Tech giants face £26m fines.

International Business Times UK

From today, Australian teens and children under 16 can't sign-up to Twitch and 9 other social media platforms, as world-first ban takes effect

TikTok, Kick and X are also among those banned, and the rest of the world is taking notice.

PC Gamer

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Morning Mail: Social media ban begins, One Nation support rises again, Trump denounces ‘decaying’ Europe

Millions of teenagers are denied access to platforms from this morning as new laws kick in; US president suggests he could walk away from Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

ICEBlock creator sues Trump officials after Apple pulled app in ‘unconstitutional’ coercion scheme

The app, described as a ‘Waze for ICE sightings’ and based on publicly available data, was downloaded more than a million times after its launch this year

The Independent UK

Reddit adds safety features for teens everywhere after Australia social media ban

The new Australian law and the new safety features on Reddit go into effect December 10

The Independent UK

Trump Is Using the 'Misinformation' Censorship Playbook Republicans Attacked Biden For

The party in power changes. The pressure to silence critics doesn’t.

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Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules

TechRadar

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

The Guardian - AU

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Australia PM tells teens to ‘read a book and stop scrolling’ as social media ban comes into effect

New law forces major platforms to block under-16s as global attention turns to Australia’s experiment

The Independent UK

Man purchases car on Facebook Marketplace and thinks he can drive it home, but what’s missing from the floorboard is alarming

This might remind you of The Flintstones car.

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"We're going to be watching really closely" – politicians around the world are taking inspiration from Australia's social media ban

As Australia implements its strict age verification regime, worldwide politicians are taking notes. So, which country will be next to kick off teens from social media apps?

TechRadar

Is Australia banning Discord?

Australia isn’t banning Discord yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

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Is Australia banning Roblox?

Australia isn’t banning Roblox yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

Euronews

Did Tusk say that Poland will pay for Germany's World War II crimes?

Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin.

Tom’s Guide

Has Australia's social media ban been delayed?

Australia's under-16s social media ban kicks off on December 10. Despite pushback, there's no delay, and platforms like Meta are already complying.

International Business Times UK

Saved by ChatGPT: Widow's £1M Scam Confirmed—Her Home Still at Risk

A woman in her seventies lost nearly another £1 million to a romance scam before ChatGPT confirmed her worst fears. Holiday crypto fraud has surged 300% as scammers exploit loneliness.

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International Business Times UK

Jasveen Sangha Case Update: The Disturbing New Questions About Matthew Perry's Ketamine Death That Are Going Viral

Jasveen Sangha's case trends again as viral questions emerge about her link to the ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry's death.

International Business Times UK

Mountaineer Charged After Allegedly Abandoning Girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, to Die on Alpine Climb

Mountaineer Thomas Plamberger has been charged over the death of girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, who froze on Austria's highest peak.

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg's 387ft Yacht Fuels Climate Backlash — Critics Call It 'Elite Excess'

Mark Zuckerberg's new 387-foot superyacht has ignited a massive social media backlash, with critics calling it 'elite excess' and a stark contradiction to his public statements on climate change.

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Two Teens Charged With Homicide After Brutal Attack On 14YO Girl

“Hopefully, they go to adult prison, which is where they need to go,” said Sheriff Bob Johnson.

The Guardian - AU

A US psychologist prescribed a social media ban for kids. How did Australia become the test subject?

From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December

International Business Times UK

Los Angeles Lakers-Chris Paul Deal Debunked: What Really Happened Behind the Fake Signing Rumour

Chris Paul's reported Lakers signing has been debunked, with no official deal confirmed. Here is what really happened behind the viral fake signing rumour.

AAP

PM brands social media ban a success before it starts

The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.

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