Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1826, Alexander Afanasyev, Russian ethnographer and author (died 1871) was born. In 1905, Betty Allan, Australian statistician and biometrician (died 1952) was born. In 1929, Danny Flores, American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (died 2006) was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1970, Justin Chambers, American actor was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2004, Renée Saint-Cyr, French actress and producer (born 1904) passed away. In 2009, Arturo Gatti, Italian-Canadian boxer (born 1972) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Age Verification for Apps
This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced... The post Age Verification for Apps first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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RAPPLER
· Jul 7, 2026
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks – study
A team of software testers find that platforms did not ask for age proof on any of 50 accounts it opened after Australia's law came into force and on which it declared the age as 16
Just the news
· Jun 19, 2026
Federal appeals court clears way for Ohio’s social media parental consent law to go forward
Social media, gaming and other internet app companies will now be required to verify a user’s age and get parental consent for children under 16 years old to use a platform.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 6, 2026
US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law
Parents must approve app downloads for minors as legal fight over Texas age verification law continues.
San Antonio Current
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court declines request to block Texas’ app age verification law
Texas can continue enforcing a law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages after the U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to intervene. Senate Bill 2420, which was supposed to take effect Jan. 1, establishes age verification requirements and mandates parental consent before a person under age 18 is allowed [] The post U.S. Supreme Court declines request to block Texas’ app age verification law appeared first on San Antonio Current.
The Next Web
· Jul 7, 2026
The Supreme Court lets Texas turn Apple and Google into the internet’s age gate
Texas can now make Apple and Google check how old you are before you download an app. The Supreme Court just let the rule stand. The US Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law aimed at app stores, the Associated Press reports. The rule forces Apple and Google to verify users’ ages and [] This story continues at The Next Web
TechCrunch
· Jun 22, 2026
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity in certain circumstances, such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
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Related coverage for "Age Verification for Apps": RAPPLER — Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks – study. Just the news — Federal appeals court clears way for Ohio’s social media parental consent law to go forward. Al Jazeera — US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law. San Antonio Current — U.S. Supreme Court declines request to block Texas’ app age verification law. The Next Web — The Supreme Court lets Texas turn Apple and Google into the internet’s age gate. TechCrunch — Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID