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Merge 104.8 | 15 June 2026
Canada is the latest country to consider banning social media for those under the age of 16. Canadian government officials said social media platforms could obtain an exemption if they put sufficient safeguards in place. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook would need to demonstrate that they are safe for young users.
New data suggests that we now spend more time on YouTube each day than on Netflix. This shift marks a major milestone for a platform that has evolved from short clips and creator-driven content into one of the most dominant forces in entertainment. YouTube now attracts more daily watch time than the world’s largest subscription streaming service.
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She was introduced at the ceremony by filmmaker Steven Spielberg, whom she described as a hero who helped shape her approach to storytelling. Other inductees this year included Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss.
