Not on Our Watch TX has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children to launch a new curriculum. AUSTIN, Texas — A new safety initiative aims to protect young Texas girls from online predators by empowering them with tools to keep themselves safe. Not on...Read More
The watchdog took issue with Reddit’s age verification measures. LONDON (AP) — Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum Reddit on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued the penalty worth 14.5 million pounds ($19.5 million) because the failures resulted in...Read More
A Washington man has pleaded guilty in connection with two decades-old cold cases after investigators reportedly linked him to both crimes using a clever ruse and just a piece of gum. Mitchell Gaff, 68, entered the pleas Thursday in Snohomish County Superior Court, where he admitted to the rapes and murders of Judith “Judy” Weaver...Read More
Interactive activities introduce national symbols The programme included the distribution of UAE flags, national symbols and symbolic gifts to children at a number of public and private institutions. The activities were designed to introduce children to national symbols through interactive, age-appropriate experiences. Importance of early childhood development The initiative reflects the importance of early childhood...Read More
Article Summary The Illinois House voted on bipartisan lines to pass the Children’s Social Media Safety Act. The bill is designed to limit children’s access to social media algorithms that the courts have ruled and scientists have warned are addictive. It would require platforms to use stricter default settings for minors, including limiting location sharing,...Read More
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according to new research. The study found that adolescents who used social media more often each day tend to struggle with recognizing...Read More
Asiye Latife Yılmaz 20 February 2026•Update: 20 February 2026 ISTANBUL Officials in Los Angeles, California have taken legal action against Roblox, accusing the platform of exposing children to sexual content, exploitation, and online predators. In a statement on Thursday, the County of Los Angeles said it had filed suit against Roblox, alleging that “while Roblox...Read More
Georgia News Despite new safety features, parents remain responsible for navigating the risks and rewards of raising digital natives. School children use their smartphones near the Barangaroo Ferry Terminal in Sydney, Feb. 24, 2021. (Matthew Abbot/The New York Times) By Lisa Lacy – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 7 hours ago When social media platforms like...Read More
A fugitive who was wanted on child pornography charges was found hiding underneath the blankets of a child’s bed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Noel Tirado, 41, of Bethlehem, was wanted for uploading child sexual abuse material, according to investigators. Officials also said he had warrants out of Lehigh, Northampton, and...Read More
Child safety campaign held in Bagerhat Photo: BSS BAGERHAT, April 20, 2026 (BSS) – An advocacy campaign on child safety, rights and welfare has been held in Mollahat upazila of the district. Baptist Aid BBCF organised the programme at Dattadanga AC Academy Secondary School ground in Atjuri Union from 2 pm to 7 pm on...Read More
