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Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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What happened Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.
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Left / center-leftCanada moves to ban social media use for youth under 16

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterCanada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 11, 5:08 AM

3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend

3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 11, 4:25 AM

Canada moves to ban social media use for youth under 16

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Over the past year, countries including Britain, Malaysia, France, Greece and Spain have considered similar proposals.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

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Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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C · CenterHigh

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

Open source
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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 11, 2:12 AM

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

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Jun 11, 2:12 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 11, 2:12 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 11, 2:12 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jun 11, 2:12 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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