Social media ban not a solution to youth safety, says mental health group

Inquirer.net - Oct 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A mental health group on Friday criticized a bill seeking to restrict social media use among children below 18. It called the proposed measure a “non-solution” to keeping young people safe. The Senate, in a 16-1-0 vote, approved Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Safe Media Access and Responsible Technology for Kids in

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Oct 9, 2026

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Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay taunts Trump as she tells cheering audience she might share her award with him if they clap 'a little more'

Oct 9, 2026

Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay taunts Trump as she tells cheering audience she might share her award with him if they clap 'a little more'

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Drought declared in Yorkshire after record-breaking dry weather over spring and summer

Oct 9, 2026

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Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

Oct 9, 2026

Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

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Prison officer sent inmate lover explicit pictures over Snapchat after smuggling in mobile phone following their secret romance

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Judge in case of former X Factor singer accused of murdering influencer 'rival' in 'road rage attack' warns social media commentators they face jail - as supporters for victim and suspect shout 'love you' in court.

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Calm before the storm: Ominous sunset lights up Florida skies as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward coast with evacuations underway

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Royal Mail used AI to recreate voice of late BBC and Paddington audiobooks narrator Paul Vaughan in Christmas ad, claims daughter

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