underage

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Since 2020, the FDA had restricted sales to tobacco-flavored and menthol-flavored vapes amid concerns that fruity flavors appeal to underage users.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Meta is expanding AI age verification to 27 EU countries, Brazil, and Facebook in the US, UK, and EU to detect underage users.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Another measure being considered in the consultation is mandatory overnight curfews to help children sleep better and how age verification can be strengthened to stop underage children from creating accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Recent research from internet safety charity the Molly Rose Foundation found more than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite a ban on under-16s introduced in December 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They knew perfectly well that, as an underage wizard, Harry wasn’t allowed to use magic outside Hogwarts, but they were still apt to blame him for anything that went wrong about the house.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling