The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as “years of escalating harms” from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Superior Court of Delaware, is the latest in a flurry of suits filed against...Read More
A new study by Australia’s internet regulator has revealed that more than eight in 10 young Australian teens and preteens are continuing to use social media platforms despite the government’s prohibition for children under 16. The ban came into effect in December last year. Here is what we know about how it’s going. What did...Read More
July 31, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET BARNSTABLE — A West Barnstable man and former NHL player — charged with electronic enticement of a child for sex — should not have to register as a sex offender, according to his attorney, at a recent court hearing, in advance of the man’s change of plea. But a...Read More
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a registered sexual predator following an investigation into the molestation of a 13-year-old. On April 14, 2026, HCSO deputies discovered that Keith Leroy Cole, 46, had inappropriate physical contact with the victim while visiting a residence on Easter. The teen reported the incident to school staff, who immediately notified...Read More
As students across Texas prepare to return to classrooms, state transportation and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers, parents, and communities to take extra precautions around schools, buses, and neighborhood streets. The annual back-to-school transition brings increased traffic near campuses, more school buses on roadways, and more children walking and biking near streets. The Texas...Read More
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Marana Unified School District is placing school safety officers at ten campuses this school year, funded by a $2.4 million grant from the Arizona Department of Education’s School Safety Program. The funding covers officer salaries, including two new positions at Twin Peaks K-8 and Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 schools. Tangerine...Read More
WALNUT CREEK – Authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of five men on suspicion of traveling to Walnut Creek to meet a child for sex. The arrests stemmed from a multi-agency operation focusing on adults who use social media to target children for sexual exploitation, the Walnut Creek Police Department said in a news release....Read More
The toll of social media, economic uncertainty, and mental health are among the primary concerns of young people today, according to recent ConVal graduates Clara Wilsher, Ava Cronin and Hadley Bates, who were the speakers at the Aug. 1 Monadnock Lyceum. The Lyceum was moderated by ConVal social studies teacher Eric Bowman, who taught all...Read More
Astiba Kebong’o examines the growing risks children face during school holidays and argues that protecting them is a shared responsibility. She says vigilant parenting, responsible communities and safety-conscious children are the strongest defence against preventable tragedies. The article reminds families that a successful holiday is measured by every child returning home safe, healthy and happy....Read More
Tempers flared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, as counsel to Omoyele Sowore, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), engaged in a heated exchange with prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), whom he described as a “persecutor” during the continuation of Sowore’s criminal trial. The courtroom drama unfolded after the defence sought another adjournment, blaming the...Read More
