Extra: Australia Banned Teens From Social Media. Should The US Follow?
Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act came into effect this week, barring anyone under 16 from having a social media account.
With the growing concerns about how technology and platforms like TikTok and Instagram are harming children, there are calls in America to pass similar laws.
Social media reform advocate and founder of Scrolling2Death.com, Nicki Petrossi, says teens under 16 should be prohibited from using social media.
Petrossi recently joined The FOX News Rundown’s Lisa Brady to discuss the dangers of kids being online and why she thinks tech companies are not doing enough to protect them from online risks.
She also explains how many big techs intentionally try to get young people addicted to their apps and products, and why parents need to act.
We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.
Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Scrolling2Death founder, Nicki Petrossi.
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From Washington: A High Court Test Of Presidential Powers
The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter cause could expand presidential powers and allow President Trump to dismiss members of independent agencies such as the FTC. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins to examine the debate over presidential authority within the executive branch, and the FTC’s regulatory role, including its review of major mergers such as the proposed Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, and the Supreme Court’s forthcoming ruling on the president’s tariff powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.Plus, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins joins to outline the reforms he has implemented, the strengthened coordination between his department and the Department of War, and the new strategies being developed to confront veteran suicide and the broader mental-health struggles many former service members encounter after leaving the military.
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Extra: 'Grade Inflation' and Why American Students Are Falling Behind
Studies show more students are arriving at college unable to do basic math, forcing even top universities to offer remedial classes.
This is alarming to some because it reveals flaws in our education system and raises concerns about whether America’s college graduates will be ready for the workforce.
College admissions expert and author Jeff Selingo joins the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal earlier this week to talk about why test scores are falling, an increasing number of students requesting "special accommodations," and what all these trends tell us about our K-12 school system as well as America’s colleges and universities.
Selingo also explained why he says technology, legislative changes, “grade inflation,” and other factors have led to what some call an education crisis.
We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.
Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Jeff Selingo.
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From Washington: The Urgent Need For A Health Care Deal
After two competing healthcare plans failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, pressure is growing for Congress to come up with an alternative solution before subsidies for the Affordable Care Act appear set to expire at the end of the year. That will result in higher costs for millions of Americans. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the state of healthcare debate in Congress. Then, Chad discusses the ongoing redistricting fight and a Supreme Court case that could alter the balance of Congress for decades to come.
Later, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) joins to discuss what he hopes to learn from former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s when he speaks with the House Judiciary Committee next week.
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Evening Edition: California Faces 2nd Amendment Lawsuit Over 'Non-Lethal' Weapons
A company that sells non-lethal self-defense weapons has brought a lawsuit against the State of California, alleging a state heavy on gun restrictions, was violating the Second Amendment because it is making it difficult for people to buy their products. Byrna Technologies, who's weapons look like handguns but shoot powerful chemical irritants rather than lethal bullets are legal in 50 states, but California has blocked sales of Byrna's ammunition and launchers. The complaint compares Byrna's products to Tasers and other stun guns which both received Second Amendment protections by the Supreme Court.
FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Bryan Gantz, President and CEO of Byrna Technologies, maker of non-lethal self-defense weaponry, who explains what his products do and why they filed this lawsuit.
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