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Recent articles highlight a shift in wedding traditions, with couples opting for colorful dresses and rejecting outdated decor and customs. The stories reflect evolving tastes, cultural influences, and rising costs, illustrating a broader transformation in wedding planning and style as of September 2025.
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OpenAI has introduced new safety controls for ChatGPT, linking teen and parent accounts, with content restrictions and distress alerts, following recent tragedies and legal scrutiny over AI's impact on youth. The updates aim to improve safety but are not foolproof.
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Google has launched new AI-powered search features, including Search Live and expanded AI Mode, in India and other countries, emphasizing its shift toward AI-first search. Meanwhile, Reddit has expanded its AI chat feature to more countries, aiming to enhance user engagement and diversify its platform offerings.
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Australia will require social media platforms to block under-16 accounts from December 10, with fines up to $33 million for non-compliance. The law targets platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, aiming to protect children from harmful content and mental health risks. Exemptions include messaging and educational platforms, with ongoing assessments of impact.
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As of December 2025, major tech firms including HP, Amazon, Meta, and IBM are accelerating AI adoption, leading to thousands of job cuts and workforce shifts. HP plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028, citing AI-driven productivity gains. Meanwhile, AI-assisted "vibe coding" has been named Collins Dictionary's 2025 word of the year, reflecting a transformative shift in software development and workplace culture.
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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, covered a Nazi-like tattoo with a Celtic knot after it was revealed. Despite past social media posts and controversy over the tattoo, he continues his campaign, emphasizing his Marine background and local roots amid scrutiny over his past behavior.
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Recent articles highlight evolving food trends, from innovative mocktails in New York to regional dessert debates and creative holiday pies. Stories include viral food experiments, store-bought pie reviews, and insights into traditional favorites like pumpkin and sweet potato pie.
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Australia will enforce a law from December 10 that bans social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch from allowing users under 16. The law aims to protect minors from online harm, with penalties up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance. Twitch plans to deactivate underage accounts from January 9.
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Malaysia's government is reviewing measures to restrict social media access for under-16s, inspired by Australia's upcoming ban at age 16. The move aims to protect youths from online harms like cyberbullying and scams, with plans to implement electronic age verification methods next year.
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On December 10, 2025, Australia enforced a pioneering law banning users under 16 from major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Platforms must block new and existing underage accounts or face fines up to A$49.5 million. The law aims to protect youth mental health amid concerns over cyberbullying and addictive design, though it faces legal challenges and practical enforcement issues.
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Reddit has filed a legal challenge in the High Court against Australia's new law requiring social media platforms to restrict users under 16. The company argues the law infringes on free political communication and is improperly applied, despite plans to comply. The case follows similar challenges from other platforms and the government’s enforcement efforts.