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A news outlet highlights recent developments including Australia's proposed social media laws that give users more control over their feeds and a U.N. resolution to replace the outdated Mercator map with a more accurate one. The article also mentions other stories the team found interesting.

What happened

Australia proposed new laws to give social media users more control over their feeds and protect children from harmful content. The U.N. approved replacing the Mercator map with a more accurate version.

Why it matters

These changes could improve user experience and mental health online, and promote more accurate global perspectives through better mapping.

Why it belongs here

The stories show positive steps toward better digital control and more accurate representations of the world, offering hope and practical solutions.

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