Do you think social media bans will protect children?

Concerns about young people’s social media use are growing, with governments, parents and schools looking for ways to protect children from potential harms, such as stalking, cyberbullying or sexual harassment. Experts also cite concerns about misleading health and medical content online, including posts that may glamorize or oversimplify conditions such as ADHD and potentially encourage young users to self-diagnose.One possible solution is to ban children below a certain age from using social media platforms altogether.Australia already took a major step in December 2025, introducing a world-first law that requires social media platforms to prevent users under 16 years old from…

NFL insider reveals why Aaron Donald keeps having Rams workouts

On Sunday, Aaron Donald had his second workout of the summer with the Los Angeles Rams, which has added to speculation that he will come out of retirement in the near future. On Monday, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport revealed on “Good Morning Football” the reason why Donald keeps having workouts…

Hollywood cuts first-ever AI copyright deal with TikTok’s ByteDance

Hollywood’s top copyright cops and TikTok’s parent company have called a truce in their war over artificial intelligence. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and ByteDance announced a surprise deal Monday to slap tough safety guardrails on the Chinese tech giant’s powerful AI video and image generators, including Seedance and Seedream.…

L3Harris ousts CEO Christopher Kubasik after probe finds he violated code of conduct

L3Harris Technologies said Monday Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik had left the company after a board investigation found he had engaged in conduct inconsistent with the defense contractor’s code of conduct, sending its shares down more than 3% in afternoon trading. The Melbourne, Fla.-based defense contractor named executive Sam Mehta as chief executive, effective…

New California law could change how kids consume social media forever

California kids could soon find social media less addictive under a pair of bills targeting features designed to keep them scrolling. The proposals, AB 1709 and AB 2, cleared the State Senate Appropriations Committee this week and could reach Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk before the legislative session ends Aug. 31,…

USC QB Jayden Maiava must defy long odds to win Heisman Trophy

Lining the lobby windows of USC’s sprawling new practice facility are eight versions of the most recognizable award in college football. Upstairs, along a hallway, are massive snapshots of each of the Trojan winners on their big night in New York. Caleb Williams is shown in his plaid Gucci suit…

Frustrated CEO moved company to Texas, says ‘California sucks’ with taxes

“Doing business in the state of California sucks,” Hil Davis, a California businessman, bluntly told Fox News Digital. That frustration ultimately drove Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group, more than 1,300 miles to Texas. The apparel and e-commerce company relocated its headquarters to Round Rock, just north of Austin, leasing roughly…

1,700-year-old church discovered under a lake in Turkey may be the location of the First Council of Nicaea — but other experts disagree

Archaeologists say they have discovered the site where the First Council of Nicaea was held, an important gathering of Christian bishops in A.D. 325, according to the archaeologist who’s leading the excavations. However, some experts who were not involved in the excavations have questioned this interpretation.Nicaea was an ancient Greek…

Fear grows that 49ers WR injury could be season-ending

The San Francisco 49ers’ growing injury problems at pass catcher may have taken their most damaging turn yet. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall remains out of practice because of swelling connected to the PCL injury he suffered last season. The 49ers said Wednesday that they are considering every available treatment option,…

Florida coach, ESPN star in weird feud after wife’s pedicure comment

New Florida head coach Jon Sumrall and ESPN talent Dan Orlovsky are in an online feud over *checks notes* feet. Sumrall’s wife, Ginny, started the situation when she revealed her husband’s “favorite extra thing to do” is get pedicures every other week. The interview quickly went viral and soon made…

Pro surfer presumed dead at 28 after missing for four days

Professional surfer Arran Strong is presumed to be dead four days after going missing in a scary scene on the coast of Portugal. The 28-year-old went missing at sea Monday after stopping to take pictures and get a sip of water alongside his coach, Jose Maria Pyrrait. With no sign…

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