Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Canada, other countries approach protecting youth with social media bans
Growing concerns about online harms and consequences it has to Canadian communities
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Vogue
· Jun 23, 2026
In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?
Australia, the UK, and the UAE have now all banned social media access for under-16s. But experts say the ban’s impact is likely overstated. Gen Alpha is finding new ways to socialize online and making culture conversational again.
The Age
· Jun 27, 2026
Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million
The federal government is strengthening social media ban penalties to protect young people.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble
Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble
Washington Examiner
· Jul 1, 2026
Majority of Americans support under-16 social media ban, poll shows
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that most of the country backs a social media ban for children under 16. Six-in-10 U.S. adults support banning the use of social media for children under age 16, while only 1-in-5 oppose such a ban, according to the study, which surveyed 9,750 U.S. adults from May 26 []
BBC News
· Jun 20, 2026
How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans support a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of American respondents said they support such a ban for adolescents, 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent were unsure....
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Related coverage for "How Canada, other countries approach protecting youth with social media bans": Vogue — In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?. The Age — Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million. The New Zealand Herald — Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble. Washington Examiner — Majority of Americans support under-16 social media ban, poll shows. BBC News — How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet. The Hill — More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey