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Entertainment
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday.
Technology
When will social media ban start, and which platforms are affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.