The British government is banning access to social media for children under 16, joining just a few countries across the globe trying to protect kids online through a strict age-based restriction on certain applications and platforms. The move, announced Monday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, makes the United Kingdom the fifth nation to pursue an all-out ban on social media for young kids and teenagers. Australia became the first in the world to implement an under-16 ban late last year, followed by Indonesia, while countries including Brazil and Canada have introduced legislation for similar provisions. Read More: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5924508-uk-social-media-ban/ #ukpolitics #keirstarmer #socialmedia #england
Former Trump Senior Economic Advisor Steve Moore reacted to the stock market soaring on Iran ceasefire news and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday's "American Agenda."
An ICE agent was injured in Stafford Township, New Jersey, after being struck by a suspect's van during an arrest attempt, prompting the agent to open fire.
An ICE agent was injured in Stafford Township, New Jersey, after being struck by a suspect’s van during an arrest attempt, prompting the agent to open fire. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ) agent was struck by a suspect driving a van during an arrest attempt in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on Monday. In response, the agent discharged their firearm, hitting the vehicle several times. WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Stafford Township, located approximately 60 miles east of Philadelphia. DETAIL: The ramming was carried out on Route 72 in the Manahawkin section of the township, where the suspect allegedly drove into the agent while attempting to evade capture. The agent responded by…Open
The U.S.-Iran deal was signed electronically on Sunday by President Trump , Vice President Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, senior administration officials told reporters on Monday. Why it matters: The deal is already testing whether Washington and Tehran can turn a battlefield pause into a broader settlement — starting with the Strait of Hormuz, and then moving to the far thornier question of Iran's nuclear program. State of play: A 60-day ceasefire extension is in effect, U.S. officials say, including in Lebanon. But the Strait of Hormuz is not expected to begin reopening until after a formal signing ceremony Friday in Geneva. - Vance, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Ghalibaf and Iranian…