NEW CITY, N.Y. – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces that Carl Ellis, 55, of Maplewood, New Jersey, was sentenced to 10 years of probation by the Honorable Kevin F. Russo of the Rockland County Court on November 19, 2025. The defendant, who is now registered as a sex offender, previously pleaded...Read More

Good morning — here’s the latest on news for the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties. A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments. Ryan D. Shapiro, of Lake in the Hills, has been charged...Read More

Roblox is facing mounting legal action and child safety warnings around the world, with US attorneys general filing lawsuits and child protection groups urging parents to take the platform seriously. With an estimated two to three million South African children on the platform, the warnings are landing close to home. A wave of lawsuits in...Read More

Legislation that would severely limit the ability of children in Indiana to access social media accounts passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns about social media’s impact on children’s health.  Senate Bill 199 would limit children under the age of 14 from owning or keeping social media accounts. Teenagers...Read More

Children placing orders without parents knowing According to the organisation, some children may independently use smartphones to order food, toys, or other items without informing their parents. In certain cases, they may also attempt to receive deliveries directly when couriers arrive.  While these actions may appear minor, the organisation has warned that they can expose...Read More

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Authorities advise parents to supervise children, choose age-appropriate activities and monitor smart device use Dubai: Dubai Police have emphasised the importance of prioritising children’s safety during Eid celebrations, urging families to remain vigilant amid gatherings and activities. In a public advisory, the force said parents and guardians should avoid leaving children unattended and ensure they...Read More

Open this photo in gallery: The TikTok download screen in October, 2023. It would be wonderful if we could take childhood back from the social-media giants with a simple ban, but sadly it’s not that simple.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Children and teens have been left largely to their own devices, in a literal sense, in...Read More

A Pennsylvania State Trooper is warning parents that online predators are increasingly using gaming platforms like Roblox to contact and groom children, and he’s launching a community presentation aimed at helping families understand the risks. Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of the Pennsylvania State Police says many parents assume Roblox is a harmless, kid‑friendly game. But he...Read More

DURHAM, N.C. — The springtime is a stressful time for students and staff as the final grades roll in and the anticipation of summer lingers. School resource officers, like those with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, are working to make sure violence in schools is declining despite the timely stressors. What You Need To Know...Read More