BUFFALO, N.Y. — Back-to-school shopping is underway, and for many families, it’s not just about checking off a school supply list. From trendy backpacks to water bottles and clothes, social media is impacting what kids want for the new school year, which could be pressuring parents into spending more than they originally hoped. University at...Read More
Meta has taken a “don’t ask, don’t tell” strategy when it comes to the safety of children on its social media platforms, according to a whistleblower who testified during a landmark trial against the company on Tuesday and Wednesday. Arturo Béjar, a former Meta safety engineer, told the jury that the company was aware of...Read More
Parents hold pictures of their deceased children during a protest against social media platforms outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. Noah Berger/AP Photo/Noah Berger FILE – Former Facebook employee Arturo Bejar speaks during a rally to protect kids online on Capitol Hill in...Read More
A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg was responsible for a culture that may have led the company to shirk its responsibility to protect children who use its Facebook and Instagram platforms from harm. Arturo Bejar, a vocal Meta critic who worked at the company from 2009 to...Read More
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A convicted sex offender at the center of an underage sex case was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday afternoon in Palm Beach County, months after a judge raised concerns about whether a proposed plea agreement did enough to protect the victim and the public. Matthew Takahashi appeared...Read More
By the year 2030, the United States could face a deficit of 2 million-plus skilled trades professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Enrollment in K-12 CTE programs that prepare students for careers in the skilled trades is rising, but not fast enough to close the gap, experts say. Several factors prevent teens from...Read More
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for the 2026-27 school year. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2025, one person was killed and 284 injured in traffic...Read More
A former Meta safety engineer has accused CEO Mark Zuckerberg of creating a misleading impression about the company’s commitment to protecting children on Facebook and Instagram. Arturo Bejar told a federal jury in Oakland, California, on Tuesday that Meta knew its platforms were exposing young users to harmful content but failed to adequately address the...Read More
A Crystal Springs man was sentenced to serve more than 40 years in prison after child pornography was found on his cellphone during a 2025 traffic stop in Madison. The man, David Yonathan Orozco, 30, was sentenced to serve 43 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for possession of child pornography,...Read More
Berk Kutay Gokmen 19 August 2026•Update: 19 August 2026 Meta has adopted a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to child safety on its social media platforms, according to whistleblower Arturo Bejar, who testified in a landmark trial against the company Tuesday. Bejar, a former Meta safety engineer, told jurors the company knew its products could...Read More
