Inside the Growing Push to Ban Social Media for Kids
Australia is on the cusp of banning social media for children, with countries around the world expected to follow suit. Teenagers and tech companies alike have argued that the ban hurts free speech, but politicians and parents are concerned about the mental-health impacts on young people as more studies show that social media can worsen feelings of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. WSJ tech reporters Sam Schechner and Georgia Wells discuss the pros and cons of a social-media ban and what it could mean for companies’ bottom line. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
Further Reading
Australia Adds YouTube to Social-Media Ban for Young Teens
Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
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What's News in Markets: Cautious Consumers, Dollar Retailers, Media Megadeal
What are supermarkets and consumer brands saying about shoppers? And which companies are getting a boost from higher-income customers? Plus, who are the winners and losers after Netflix’s biggest acquisition? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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The $72 Billion Netflix Deal Now Needs the Trump Administration’s Blessing
P.M. Edition for Dec. 5. The streaming company won the fight for Warner Bros. in a deal that would shake up Hollywood. But first it has to win approval from the Trump administration, which is already scrutinizing the acquisition, as Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Joe Flint explains. And a key vaccine panel at the CDC voted to drop a longtime recommendation that all newborns get a first dose of hepatitis B vaccine. WSJ reporter Sabrina Siddiqui covered the vote. Plus, the WSJ reports that SpaceX is kicking off a secondary stock sale that would value the company at $800 billion, ahead of a potential IPO for the rocket maker next year. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Netflix Wins Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War
A.M. Edition for Dec. 5. With Netflix clinching some Warner Bros. Discovery assets, Hollywood is bracing for a seismic reshuffle. WSJ entertainment reporter Joe Flint says even though Netflix managed to edge out Paramount, the deal faces a bumpy road ahead. Plus, the Supreme Court clears the way for Texas to use a controversial new congressional map - boosting the GOP’s chances of keeping control of the House. And WSJ’s Jack Pitcher explains why the stocks and crypto linked to President Donald Trump, have some investors sitting on steep losses. Daniel Bach hosts.
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Trump Tightens Migrant Work Permits in Legal Immigration Crackdown
P.M. Edition for Dec. 4. The Trump administration cut the validity of work permits for some migrants to 18 months rather than five years, saying more vetting of immigrants is needed. Plus, the fight over Warner Bros. Discovery gets messy as Paramount says rival Netflix’s bid has problems. And WSJ’s Peter Grant explains how New York City became the epicenter of office-to-residential conversions. To see examples of the changes developers are making to buildings, read his story. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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