Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court

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Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, have filed a high‑court challenge to Australia’s under‑16 social‑media ban. The ban, introduced 11 months ago, required ten platforms—including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads—to deactivate or suspend accounts of users identified as under 16. The challengers argue the law infringes the implied freedom of political communication. The case is set for hearing on Tuesday.

Institutional investors planning to buy shares in Anthropic’s upcoming IPO are urging a more cautious valuation, suggesting a figure closer to $1.5 trillion. Their concern follows a recent selloff in technology stocks.

Wall Street’s most disliked stocks are currently outperforming the market’s favored AI shares. The recent decline of AI‑focused stocks has created an unusual pattern in U.S. equity performance.

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• Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court · The Guardian
• Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu · The Guardian
• Anthropic Investors Push for Cautious Valuation Closer to $1.5 Trillion · Wall Street Journal
• Wall Street’s most hated stocks are faring far better than its favorites · MarketWatch

World

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Turning now to world news.

Oil prices slid, posting their biggest drop since July after investors gained fresh hope that the United States would end the Iran war without further escalation. The decline was the sharpest in three months, and Brent crude fell to $105.55 a barrel. It is not yet clear whether diplomatic talks will lead to a lasting de‑escalation or how long the price decline will persist.

Theo, what this means for the business world.

Reporting in this segment

• Oil prices slide in biggest drop since July on hope for more Iran talks · NBC News

Business & Tech

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U.S. Treasury and European government bond yields fell as oil prices dropped sharply. The oil price decline followed renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Ivy, what to expect outside tomorrow, wherever you are.

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• U.S. Treasury, European Bond Yields Fall as Oil Prices Drop · Wall Street Journal

Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has tornado watches for parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, and flood warnings for parts of Colorado, Arizona and Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with thunderstorms possible. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near San Francisco. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56. Tonight's coldest spot is Denver, falling to 40. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Miami because of thunderstorms. There’s a ground stop at Fort Lauderdale because of thunderstorms. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 29 minutes because of heavy traffic.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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