Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like me, […]
An exhibition in Venice Celebrates Marco Polo on the 700th Anniversary of His Death
“Venice dedicates an exhibition to Marco Polo on the 700th anniversary of his death: a tribute in the halls of the Doge’s Palace, April 6 to September 29, 2024.” Marco Polo (1254-1324) is certainly the most illustrious medieval traveler, and not only. Venice is dedicating an exhibition to him scheduled from April 6 to September […]
China Attempts to Boost Birth Rate Amid Mounting Challenges
TAIPEI, TAIWAN —Jasmine Chen has been married for two years, but the idea of having children is not part of her plans. The 28-year-old bank teller who lives in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou said raising children in China is just too expensive. “Even though anyone can raise children, regardless of their economic situation, […]