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The EU to ban social media for kids, England approved a life-extending breast cancer drug, and reading was linked to better health, plus more good news
The EU to ban social media for kids, England approved a life-extending breast cancer drug, and reading was linked to better health, plus more good news
The European Union (EU) has announced plans to ban social media for under-13s – a move welcomed by child safety campaigners.
The proposals were unveiled on Wednesday by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.
“Many perceive the power of big tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagree; we do not have to accept addictive social media designs.
Source: Positive News • Gavin Haines • September 18, 2026