Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000) was born. In 1934, The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In 1954, Richard Wilkins, New Zealand-Australian journalist and television presenter was born. In 1957, Jean Rabe, American journalist and author was born. In 1960, Andrew Dilnot, English economist and academic was born. In 1982, The People's Armed Police is de facto founded; It is officially established 10 months later on April 5, 1983. In 1993, KSI, English YouTuber was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2012, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange requests asylum in London's Ecuadorian Embassy for fear of extradition to the US after publication of previously classified documents including footage of civilian killings by the US army. In 2019, Etika, American YouTuber and streamer (born 1990) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘There is a better way’: UK’s social media ban sparks fresh fears over 'digital monitoring'
UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn reacts to the UK government’s plan to implement a social media ban for under-16s. “Good intentions do not automatically make good policy because what is being proposed is not simply better online safety; it is an unprecedented expansion of age verification, digital identification, and state involvement in how young people communicate, learn and express themselves online,” Mr Eborn said. “What begins as age verification today could become broader digital monitoring tomorrow. “There is a better way.”
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