JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The new school year is starting and that means more traffic, buses, and children outdoors. Madison Firefighter Lisa Valadie shared tips for staying safe on the roads, watching for buses and children, and how to handle the car rider line. She also discussed staying hydrated and other precautions for students in...Read More
Officials arrested eight men in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut as part of a task force that cracked down on individuals who use social media to exploit and prey on children. In March 2026, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force launched “Operation Guardian Angel,” in anticipation of the increased...Read More
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) – Prosecutors have filed 30 charges against a former Rock Island arts leader accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. Benjamin T. Morris, 33, was arrested and is being held at the Rock Island County Jail pending arraignment and a detention hearing. Benjamin T. Morris, 33, was arrested and is being...Read More
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) – Prosecutors have filed 30 charges against a former Rock Island arts leader accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. Benjamin T. Morris, 33, was arrested and is being held at the Rock Island County Jail pending arraignment and a detention hearing. Benjamin T. Morris, 33, was arrested and is being...Read More
Such initiatives deserve our support. Safeguarding children and holding technology companies to account are essential. At the same time, governments cannot shoulder this responsibility alone. Parents, educators and society all have a role in helping the next generation develop healthy habits. More than 25 years ago, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe offered a profound insight into child...Read More
“I think [it] is a common sense approach to trying to make sure that kids not only get some of the benefits of social media by the time they are late teenagers or early adults but they also learn those lessons about why it is important to have real connections with people,” said Dr. Douglas...Read More
New Yorkers will need to prove they’re an adult before continuing to scroll through their social media feeds starting this January. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced detailed regulations of how the state plans to implement a law enacted in 2024 to protect children from social media addiction. Apps can’t send notifications...Read More
Tech companies with young users have until January 2027 to comply with New York’s sweeping finalized guardrails on social media platforms. The framework released Tuesday is among the most advanced for children’s online safety in the US and comes amid a national movement to further restrict how online platforms engage with minors. Gov. Kathy Hochul...Read More
Heavy social media use is often blamed for rising anxiety among young people. A recent study confirmed that the heaviest users were far more likely to report anxiety and suicidal thoughts, but it stopped short of proving cause and effect.
The researchers cannot determine whether social media drives anxiety or whether anxiety leads...Read More
