Before the August 18 tragedy at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Senate has been investigating the potential radicalization of Filipino children Trigger warning: This article has references to suicide and weapons. A fatal shooting involving high school students at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday, August 18, renewed concerns over school safety as several...Read More
A new study by Stellenbosch University and Artefact South Africa has called for targeted prevention and support strategies to address cyberbullying among teenagers. A child using a smartphone to access games or social media/iStock/Jacob Wackerhausen Researchers Daniel le Roux and Camryn Twaddle found that 63.9% of pupils surveyed had been involved in cyberbullying. “The most...Read More
Technical View: Nifty 50 loses 50% of August rally; bears eye 24,000, Bank Nifty breakdown below 57,120 may deepen correction If the Nifty 50 sustains below 24,200 in the upcoming sessions, a fall towards 24,050–24,000 cannot be ruled out, followed by 23,800. However, in the event of a bounce-back, 24,250–24,300 can act as the immediate...Read More
Technical View: Nifty 50 loses 50% of August rally; bears eye 24,000, Bank Nifty breakdown below 57,120 may deepen correction If the Nifty 50 sustains below 24,200 in the upcoming sessions, a fall towards 24,050–24,000 cannot be ruled out, followed by 23,800. However, in the event of a bounce-back, 24,250–24,300 can act as the immediate...Read More
California kids could soon find social media less addictive under a pair of bills targeting features designed to keep them scrolling. The proposals, AB 1709 and AB 2, cleared the State Senate Appropriations Committee this week and could reach Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk before the legislative session ends Aug. 31, reported KCRA. AB 1709 would...Read More
News explainers Kids, Cosmetics And Social Media: Are We Normalising Adult Beauty Standards Too Early? Last Updated:August 18, 2026, 16:46 IST A teenager experimenting with lipstick is not necessarily a behavioural problem. The concern begins when appearance becomes something a child feels unable to step away from Enjoying make-up, wanting to try a new lipstick...Read More
OTTAWA — The federal government is likely to face a constitutional challenge to its proposed ban on social media for kids under 16, some experts say. On Friday, France’s top court struck down that country’s social media ban for kids under 15, saying the ban was too broad and infringed on freedom of expression. Dalhousie...Read More
Meta is staring down what legal experts are calling ‘astronomical’ consequences as a federal trial over child safety allegations reaches a critical juncture in California. The case, brought by state attorneys general, could force sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate while potentially hitting the social media giant with penalties that dwarf previous tech...Read More
Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram. Twenty-nine states sued the tech giant in...Read More
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Across Madison and beyond, children are spending a significant amount of time on screens and social media. While there are some benefits of devices, such as certain educational platforms, local...Read More
