Mo News Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban; Trump Grades His Economy ‘A+++++,’ Women Backsliding In Workplace; Butter-Dipped Ice Cream
Dec 10, 2025
Australia has initiated a groundbreaking youth social media ban, sparking global interest. Meanwhile, Trump boasts about his economy with an outrageous A+++++ grade, challenging public skepticism. A disheartening report highlights the backsliding of women in corporate leadership roles. In sports, Philip Rivers makes a surprising return to the Colts. Plus, McDonald’s faces backlash for an AI-generated commercial, and a quirky trend of butter-dipped ice cream cones goes viral, capturing the imagination of the sweet-toothed!
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Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
- Australia implemented a legal ban on social media for under-16s to curb addictive algorithms and online harms.
- The law forces platforms to verify ages and face fines up to $33 million if they fail to act.
Platforms Must Verify Ages Beyond Self-Reports
- Platforms must remove underage accounts and use more than simple self-reported checks to verify age.
- Companies are primarily using live video selfies and could face major fines for insufficient verification.
Ban Risks Driving Teens To New Platforms
- Banned platforms may push teens to alternative apps that initially escape regulation.
- Policymakers expect a whack-a-mole as new apps gain popularity and may be added to the ban list.
