NEW YORK – Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologized for “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager, responding publicly after a conservative news outlet combed through her online profiles and resurfaced material, including a post in which she used an anti-gay slur. In an interview with...Read More
⚖️ Gloucester County man sentenced to 30 years without parole for child sex crimes 💻 Investigators found and shared child abuse materials on devices 🚨 Prosecutors say victim included a 6-month-old baby A 40-year-old Gloucester County man will spend 30 years in prison without parole for a heinous case of child sexual abuse. Nicholas Bounasis,...Read More
🚨 Sayreville school employee under investigation after social media sting ⚠️ Police warn ‘vigilantes’ can hurt real criminal cases 📱 Worker placed on leave, barred from school during ongoing probe UPDATE: The Sayreville worker is arrested, but police say interference cost seeking tougher charges. SAYREVILLE — Borough police are investigating a public school employee who was recently featured...Read More
When Australia banned social media access for under-16-year-olds late last year, it was a world-leading move. The new laws were a response to growing concerns about the negative mental health impacts of the online world on young minds. But four months on, many parents remain frustrated that their children are still able to access platforms...Read More
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. – The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is touting the success of a task force that targets child sex predators online. This week, the Predator Apprehension Team arrested a Schaumberg man for allegedly trying to meet a minor in Germantown Hills, the team’s 20th arrest in six months. Chief Deputy Dennis Tipsword says...Read More
What To Know Today‘s Dylan Dreyer candidly shared that social media often makes her feel insecure. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen discussed her decision to ban her eldest daughter from using social media, emphasizing the importance of letting kids develop self-identity before facing online pressures. Both Dreyer and Nguyen highlighted concerns about how social media affects...Read More
Children can also still browse on several of the apps, like TikTok and YouTube, without accounts, a potentially riskier minefield of unfiltered content and advertisements – several platforms currently limit these on minors’ accounts. “This law will not fulfil its promise to make kids safer online, and will, in fact, make Australian kids less safe...Read More
Roblox is facing a major financial and policy shift after settling a high-profile child safety case. The gaming platform has agreed to pay millions and roll out stricter protections. The move comes as scrutiny grows over how online platforms handle younger users and prevent harmful interactions. Roblox agrees to pay $12 million to settle child...Read More
An undercover operation targeting child predators nabbed 15 people from across Central Florida, the Orlando Police Department announced Thursday. Dubbed “Operation Relentless Pursuit,” the sting involved undercover local and federal officers posing as teens offering sex for money and as adults seeking minors for sex. The suspects went online to lure children into sexual activities,...Read More
article A child holds a smartphone displaying the Roblox app login page arranged in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images What we know: Roblox will pay $10 million over the next three years to fund youth programs in Nevada. The company will also invest another $2.5 million into...Read More
