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In a move to shield children from the potential harms of social media, Norway is raising the minimum age for social media use to 15. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized the need to protect teens from the manipulative tactics of big tech companies, which he believes are detrimental to young minds. This decision comes amidst growing global concern over the impact of social media on children and follows similar measures implemented in countries like Australia and the UK.

Kendric Campbell, a 16-year-old brain cancer survivor from Moncton, New Brunswick, faces challenges accessing care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the region’s only children’s hospital, due to its age limit of 16. His mother, Erica Campbell, is advocating for an increase in the age limit to ensure continued access to specialized care for children like Kendric with complex medical needs.