Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. (Reuters/Hollie Adams/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo) SPONSORED ARTICLES Australia accuses major social media firms of not doing enough Teens easily circumventing age-assurance measures put in place Maximum penalty for not upholding the ban doubled to $68 million Planned update to law also strengthens regulator’s information-gathering powers SYDNEY —   Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use. The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, allowing it to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to stop under-16s from getting an account. Under the changes, the maximum penalty for systematic failures to uphold the ban jumps to A$99 million ($68 million) from A$49.5 million. The government reiterated that eSafety is actively investigating the possible non-compliance of five platforms:

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Jump squats are the secret sauce to a new 5K PB – here’s how to do them properly

Explosive power could light the fuse on your next PB – even if you’re not a sprinter. Researchers from Appalachian State University, US, tested the two-legged jump performance of three groups of runners, who usually raced either 200m, 800m or 3-5K. The 200m sprinters, with all their fast-twitch muscle fibres, covered the most ground in one jump – no surprises there. But in every group, better jump performance was linked to faster race times. So even if you’re a mid-distance racer, explosive legwork pays off. This led the researchers to conclude, ‘The contribution of muscle power to these events (800m, 3000m and 5000m) should be considered as a component for training for both sprints, middle- and long-distance runners.’ Why are plyometrics effective? ‘When performing plyometrics, you get a stretch of the muscle – eccentric contraction – followed by an immediate powerful contraction of the muscle – concentric contraction,’ says chartered physiotherapist Kate Cadbury. ‘This is also known as the stretch-shortening cycle, and it helps to improve explosive power and muscle efficiency. The movements are fast as the aim is to have minimal contact time with the ground, and the goal is to bounce back off the surface as quickly as

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Mongraal Icon Cup in Europe: Session 1 – Competitive Events – Fortnite Tracker

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Up-and-coming Sedalia gamer talks Minecraft, motherhood

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Warframe Mesa Prime reward from TennoCon 2026 — claim guide – Dot Esports

Image via Digital Extremes Mesa Prime will be free to claim soon, Tenno. | Published: Jun 25, 2026 02:15 am Warframe’s biggest celebratory event of the year, TennoCon 2026, is on the horizon, bringing with it a slew of new announcements and rewards for you to claim. One of the biggest TennoCon 2026 rewards includes Mesa Prime, the stylish gunslinger, whose base variant recently received a massive buff.  To get Mesa Prime for free in Warframe , watch TennoCon 2026 live on Twitch or Steam on July 11, 2026, from 4:30pm ET to 6pm ET. Once you have watched the stream, claim the reward from Twitch’s Drops & Rewards section. After that, log in to Warframe and check your inbox for Mesa Prime.   Alternatively, if you’re attending TennoCon 2026, you will receive the code for this drop on the email address you used to purchase the ticket. How to link your Twitch and Warframe accounts Image via Digital Extremes You can link your Twitch and Warframe accounts in Warframe’s Twitch Integration section on its website. Simply log in with your registered email address or platform of your choice, and you’ll find the option to link your Twitch account. Furthermore, linking

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