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What UK social media ban on children could look like - as government considers action
There have been growing calls for Sir Keir Starmer to increase the minimum age for social media platforms, and Number 10 has signalled it is open to the idea. Sky News looks at where the government could look for inspiration, and what a ban may look like.
Sky News - Jan 19, 2026 9:28pm EST
Proposed wealth tax has some billionaires threatening to leave California
A proposed wealth tax in California has sparked political uproar in Silicon Valley, with some tech billionaires threatening to leave the state. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz explains what the proposed wealth tax could mean for Silicon Valley.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 9:24pm EST
Tech Tonic: When risk assessments become the hidden threat to corporate resilience
Risk assessments are often treated as a checkbox exercise rather than a critical tool
Gulf News - Jan 19, 2026 9:17pm EST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio shares his Indiana vs. Miami prediction
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 8:40pm EST
Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing
Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the multistory plaza late Sunday, nearly 24 hours after it erupted, allowing rescue teams to enter the building.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 8:06pm EST
College Football Playoff National Championship live updates: Indiana leads Miami 10-0 at halftime
Follow live as the Miami Hurricanes, led by quarterback Carson Beck, face Fernando Mendoza and the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 CFP championship.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 7:54pm EST
Social media ban for children being considered by UK government
The education secretary is also issuing stronger guidance to schools about banning mobile phones, which will come into effect from the summer term.
Sky News - Jan 19, 2026 6:42pm EST
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and other tech giants as it turns 25
Agreements will help monetize AI companies’ use of the website, which has seen human traffic fall in recent years
The Globe and Mail - Jan 19, 2026 6:38pm EST
Harmeet Dhillon said that "nobody should think in the United States that they're going to be able to get away with this" after anti-ICE protesters halted Sunday service at a St. Paul church.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 5:45pm EST
Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban
Ministers will visit Australia as part of the consultation.
Evening Standard - Jan 19, 2026 5:44pm EST
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
BBC News - Jan 19, 2026 5:40pm EST
Amazon Goes All-In on Its Streaming Device, the Fire TV Cube Drops to Its First Low of the Year
Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 5:22pm EST
Iran locks nation into ‘darker’ digital blackout, viewing internet as an ‘existential threat’
Iran enters 22nd day of internet shutdown with limited connectivity restored as NetBlocks reports shift toward "filternet plus" censorship scheme whitelisting only business services.
Fox News - Jan 19, 2026 4:49pm EST
President Donald Trump tried to fire Cook last year over allegations of mortgage fraud.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 4:25pm EST
New Hampshire bishop warns after ICE shooting that a 'new era of martyrdom' is upon us
Episcopal Bishop Rob Hirschfeld is catching flak from the White House for making the statement at a vigil for ICE shooting victim Renee Good.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 3:57pm EST
Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
The hacking comes as the death toll in a crackdown by authorities that smothered the demonstrations reached at least 3,941 people, activists said.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 3:47pm EST
Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 3:20pm EST
Police investigating shooting of Indiana judge and his wife at their home
Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were both in stable condition after receiving medical attention, police said.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 2:39pm EST
Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 12:51pm EST
Third immigrant detainee at facility in El Paso has died, ICE says
Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss in El Paso is one of the largest ICE detention centers in the country.
NBC News - Jan 19, 2026 12:04pm EST
Apple M4 MacBook Air (2025) Reaches Its Lowest Price Ever Ahead of Its Next Laptop Launch This Year
Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 11:48am EST
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for a premium version of the chatbot.
One America News Network - Jan 19, 2026 11:41am EST