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U.K. the latest country to move toward social media ban for kids

A world map showing countries with restrictions on social media use for children aged 16 and younger as of June 2026. Countries with total or partial bans are marked in magenta, including Brazil, Australia and Indonesia, while countries with proposed bans, Canada and much of Europe, are highlighted in teal. China has bans, as well as limits on all screen time.

Countries with restrictions on social media use for children 16 and younger

Data: Axios research; Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios

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Map showing the states that passed at least one piece of menopause-related legislation from January 2023 to October 2025. Seven states have passed legislation and 13 states have introduced legislation, of which 4 have not passed.

<span style='display: inline-block; text-wrap: balance'>Menopause-related legislation introduced or passed by state</span>

Data: The Pause Life and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf; Map: Ashley May/Axios

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