Kids

France’s lower house has approved a bill that would ban social media use by children under 15, a measure championed by President Emmanuel Macron to curb excessive screen time and protect mental health. Lawmakers in the National Assembly passed the text 130–21 after a lengthy session, sending it to the Senate for further scrutiny before it can become law. Macron hailed the vote as a “major step” to protect children and teenagers, reiterating his concern that social platforms can manipulate young users. “The emotions of our…

Recent reports from UNICEF reveal that over 420,000 children in the Amazon region are facing severe challenges due to an unprecedented drought striking much of South America. This situation is critically impacting water resources and disrupting essential river traffic, making life increasingly difficult for vulnerable communities. This extraordinary drought is particularly hard-hitting for Indigenous groups and other local populations in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, who depend heavily on waterways for transportation. The…