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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

DOJ civil rights chief blasts Don Lemon as she vows charges against anti-ICE protesters who interrupted church service

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

Microsoft Intune changes to start biting unprepared admins

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 5:07pm 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

Jerome Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments in case on Trump's power to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

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

Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into damage control

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 3:50pm 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

Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve Is Still in the Works. Some States Have Already Taken Action on Theirs

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

This Subscription-Free Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License Is 60% Off for Mac or PC for a Limited Time

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