The Netflix show “Adolescence” has sparked discussions about the factors that can turn a 13-year-old boy into a killer, with writer Jack Thorne calling for “radical action” to address issues like social media and incel culture influencing young men. Thorne emphasizes the need to change the culture consumed by youth rather than just relying on role models, as violence influenced by online content is a growing concern requiring government intervention, like implementing a smartphone ban in schools and a digital age of consent. Thorne hopes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will recognize the crisis in schools and take necessary steps to prevent harm towards girls and each other.
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EU warns over unsafe cosmetics imported from China
The European Commission has reported a significant increase in unsafe products detected in the EU, primarily from China, with over 4,000 alerts in the past year, the highest since 2003. Cosmetics represented 36% of these dangerous items, often containing harmful chemicals like BMHCA, which is banned in the EU. To address this surge, the commission proposed holding e-commerce firms accountable for unsafe products, ending the customs duty exemption for low-value imports, and establishing an EU...
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