Apple News Today The world’s first teen social-media ban is here. Could the U.S. be next?
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Dec 10, 2025 
Nick Timiraos, Chief Economics Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, provides insight into internal divisions at the Federal Reserve as rate cuts loom. Justin Elliott, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, unpacks allegations against President Trump regarding mortgage claims and primary residences, noting the complexities involved. Meanwhile, Australia’s controversial social-media ban for teens sparks heated debate over safety versus freedom, while U.S. lawmakers look to similar restrictions amid a growing concern for youth online well-being.
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Australia's Teen Social-Media Ban Is Unprecedented
- Australia implemented the first national ban on social-media accounts for under-16s, deactivating over a million accounts across major platforms.
- Enforcement will fall to platforms and may require ID, face or voice checks, raising privacy and feasibility concerns.
Personal Stories Shape The Debate
- Emma Mason described losing her 15-year-old daughter Tilly to suicide after bullying on social media and supported the ban.
- Ezra Scholl, a 15-year-old quadriplegic, warned the ban will severely limit social connection and increase isolation.
Platforms Will Bear Enforcement Burden
- Tech companies face fines up to A$49.5 million if they fail to comply, and trade groups warn the ban could leave youth less informed and connected.
- Other countries like France and Denmark are watching Australia's rollout before considering similar moves.