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Leigh Kiniry

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London Producer for CBS Mornings, American expat, and wanna-be Spaniard.
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Way beyond a social media ban, one town in Ireland is raising kids without smartphones Original

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By Leigh Kiniry Verified
| CBS News Verified
Overlooking the Irish Sea just south of Dublin, Greystones is one of Ireland's most affluent and scenic towns. Its coastal views, independent shops and tight-knit community have made it one of the most desirable places to live in the country. In recent years, Greystones has also become known for something else: Raising children without smartphones. At a local youth cafe last month, CBS News asked a room of 11- and 12-year-olds if they owned smartphones, and not a single hand went up.
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U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16

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By Leigh Kiniry Verified
| Yahoo Verified
London — The United Kingdom is the latest country to announce plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the U.K. would go even further than other nations, by also blocking children from accessing "harmful functions" such as livestreaming and the ability to communicate with strangers, and by extending the restrictions to gaming sites.
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U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16

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By Emmet Lyons Verified, Leigh Kiniry Verified
| Flipboard
World News 1 day ago Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not The New York Times - Lara Jakes • 1d For all of the cautious optimism surrounding the framework agreement, some of the toughest issues lie ahead, and the deal could still fall apart. The framework to end the war in Iran pauses nearly four months of hostilities that have killed thousands of people and sent global energy prices soaring.
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