Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 Chinese swimming authorities say they have launched an investigation into cyberbullying of diving champion Quan Hongchan, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, and reported the matter to police. “Malicious” online attacks against...Read More
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (CN) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the state has reached a first-of-its kind settlement with Roblox Corporation that will force the popular online gaming platform to roll out major new protections for children, while paying up to $12.2 million. “This is about is the young people that stand here...Read More
A sexual predator who deliberately infected vulnerable men with HIV is due to be sentenced. Adam Hall, 43, from Donvale Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and rape following a three-and-a-half month trial at Newcastle Crown Court. He became just the second person in the UK to...Read More
(TNND) — California lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could effectively ban social media accounts for kids under 16 in the nation’s most populous state. The bill, AB-1709, is specifically designed to keep children off platforms featuring “addictive features,” such as notifications, endless scrolls and autoplay that are core parts of popular social...Read More
The eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games’ Fortnite and Valve’s Steam covering systems, staffing and safety aligned with cyber security protocols. Companies must respond to the notices, with non-compliance exposing them to penalties and potential civil action. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said gaming-adjacent services, including...Read More
A repeat sex offender who is now accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in the bathroom of a store in South Lebanon has been ruled competent to stand trial.A trial date was set for Aug., 10-12.Robert Deweese, a 37-year-old man with a long history of sex offenses, is accused of assaulting the 6-year-old child...Read More
UPDATE: The Alabama Legislature passed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act on Thursday. Gov. Kay Ivey made the announcement about the bill’s passage to Facebook. The bill has now passed both the House and Senate. It now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk for her to sign. “We have to do everything we can to protect...Read More
The state of Alabama is getting $12.2 million from popular interactive gaming platform Roblox in a settlement focused on ensuring safety for children online. Under the settlement terms, which Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today, the money will go toward funding for school resource officers across the state via the Attorney General’s Safe School...Read More
California lawmakers are charging ahead with a controversial plan to ban kids under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms — clearing a major hurdle despite a growing chorus of critics. The bipartisan bill, AB-1709, passed out of Committee last week with overwhelming support, putting California one step closer to a sweeping crackdown...Read More
Increasing screen time and social media use significantly raise the risk of eating disorders among teens. Parents often blame junk food, sugary snacks, or poor eating habits when children develop unhealthy relationships with food. But new research suggests another powerful influence is hiding in plain sight: Social media.A study by Turkish researchers Gamze Yurtdas Depboylu,...Read More
