“Children have the right to protection, but they also have the right to information, freedom of expression, and play,” the organization said. “Blanket bans are not a sustainable solution because they place the burden of online safety primarily on children while overlooking the responsibilities of governments, digital platforms, parents, and other adults to create safer...Read More
The man behind one of California’s most destructive wildfires was convicted Friday nearly two years after the blaze burned more than 400,000 acres. Ronnie Stout, of Chico, was found guilty of malicious arson charges in connection with the 2024 Park Fire, the state’s fourth-largest on record. The conviction also includes enhancements for causing multiple structures...Read More
Brazil’s new rules giving parents additional tools to manage their children’s social media use are fueling discussion about whether California should consider similar measures to address growing concerns over teen screen time and online safety. The policy is designed to give parents more control over minors’ access to social media platforms as concerns about teen...Read More
For teens who are growing up online, smartphones and social media apps are a constant, inescapable presence. Seemingly glued to their palms, digital devices consume more of teens’ time than ever before—an average of 8.5 hours a day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Social lives unfold on screen, and with each tap,...Read More
A 55-year-old Glen Carbon man was charged July 28 with indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor, both Class 3 felonies; and solicitation to meet a child and grooming, both Class 4 felonies. The Glen Carbon Police Department presented the case to prosecutors. According to court documents, on July 27 the...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Mifflin County man will serve a life sentence after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). On Tuesday, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Zachary P. Keiser, 36, of McVeytown pleaded guilty to possessing 450 files of CSAM. The conviction is a third-strike offense that will result in...Read More
Earlier this month, Amanda Karolkiewicz spent a week in China with her two adopted daughters, teaching them about their birth country and culture. Karolkiewicz, a substitute teacher and children’s book author from Michigan, documented the trip on TikTok, sharing videos and photos of the girls enjoying a day at Shanghai Disneyland and exploring Hangzhou. Source...Read More
Most Americans believe the sex offender registry tells them exactly what potential threats live in their neighborhood. Parents use it before buying a home, choosing a school, or letting their children play outside, trusting that it provides a complete picture of potential danger. It doesn’t. In many states, offenders convicted of sexual crimes too often...Read More
A young child’s courageous decision to come forward and disclose abuse led to the conviction of a Montgomery County man who will spend the next 60 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting that child. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted Josean Michael Vallejo, 31, of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault...Read More
The long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday. Attorneys for Tennessee told a jury in Nashville that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, disregarded internal research about its platform’s impact on teenagers, while the company sought to maximize profit from those young users. During opening...Read More
