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TikTok may have avoided going to trial, but pressure is mounting on major social media platforms as lawsuits over child safety move forward. Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy joins Miranda Anthistle to break down where the case now stands for other tech giants, what’s at stake for how children are protected online.

Spain announced earlier this week that it plans on imposing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. Global’s Jazan Grewal spoke with Evan Light, an associate professor in the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto, about how this could impact Canada.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in front of a jury in Los Angeles during a landmark case against social media giants, alleging that they harm and cause children to become addicted to their platforms. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Feb. 19, 2026.

Tiny Kittens is a non-profit rescue society in Fort Langley that helps neglected and feral cats get the care they need. They also harness the power of social media to share the feline’s stories. Global’s Safeeya Pirani visits the organization to learn more about the kittens, and the thousands of viewers that are connecting with...

A growing number of countries have taken or are considering measures to restrict children’s access to social media. Touria Izri explains which nations are the latest to take action, the mounting pressure on Canada to follow suit, and why some critics are warning against a ban.

During a visit to Dubai for the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed his government’s plans to ban social media for minors under the age of 16.

American tech giants Meta and YouTube will soon be in court to fight a lawsuit alleging their products are engineered to be addictive, especially to young users. Jillian Piper explains which social media platforms have already reached to a settlement to avoid the trial, and how the case could set a legal precedent.

In the month since Australia’s social media restrictions for under-16 children took effect, an estimated 4.7 million accounts have been deactivated or restricted. Nivrita Ganguly reports on what other countries, including Canada, can learn from the enforcement of this world-first ban.

Australia is now one month into a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. Tech Expert Mike Agerbo has more on the world-first ban and how it’s being enforced plus, Meta makes big cuts to its job force as it looks to shift focus.

Social media posts can be a critical tool in helping solve crimes, but it can also jeopardize resources. In the cases of a missing and murdered 14-year-old, the amount of online accusations and posts about the potential evidence was unprecedented. As Sarah Komadina explains this case opened the door on how police forces use these...

A recent study warns social media is driving an increase in disordered eating behaviours among B.C. teens. As Kylie Stanton reports, it’s something experts say has become more prevalent since the pandemic. 

Australia has become the first country to impose a sweeping social media ban for youth, sparking global debate, including here in Canada. Jay Olson, from the University of Toronto Mississauga, joins Miranda Anthistle to explore why young people are particularly vulnerable to social media addiction, the risks of unhealthy online habits, and whether such a...

As the United States paves the way to scrutinizing travelers’ social media accounts at the border, many red flags are being raised. We hear from a former American and a former Canadian border agent on what could actually happen on the front lines.

Australia is now the first country to restrict children and teenagers under the age of 16 from accessing social media. Neetu Garcha explains what’s behind Australia’s ban, what social media platforms are required to do, what happens if they break the rules, and how Canada is among the countries watching closely.

The majority of Canadians with a valid passport don’t need to worry about an intrusive search of their social media history when travelling to the U.S. However, U.S. border agents may ask to access your physical smartphone.

Australia has become the first country to block social media access for everyone under 16, ordering platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat to shut down about a million youth accounts. But teenagers in Sydney say the rollout felt sudden and unfair, arguing the government doesn’t trust them despite being old enough to work or...

The White House is proposing sweeping new rules hat will affect how tourists from dozens of nations enter the U.S. Candice Cole looks at how some foreigners may have to disclose their social media history, what else could be required, whether Canadian citizens would be affected, and why the changes are being made.

Before being admitted to the United States, visitors may soon have to submit their social media activity over the previous five years for scrutiny. Carmi Levy breaks down the impacted countries. How tidy should your social media accounts be if you’re considering travel to the U.S.? 

Whether we like it or not, social media plays a significant role in the lives of most teenagers. In a few weeks, Australia will take a bold step by implementing a ban on social media for users under the age of 16. Tech companies will be legally required to prevent children from accessing their platforms,...

How do you solve a problem like three octogenarian nuns running away from their care home to break into their old convent? It took a minute to get things sorted, but the Catholic church says the three can stay for now – as long as they stop posting to social media, where their antics have...