Everyone knows that teens log lots of time on social media. But how do they use it, and why? For those answers, Pew Research dug into the TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat habits of 1,458 teens between 13 and 17, parsing habits based on race and gender, asking about impacts on mental health, and checking in...Read More
Culture Minister Marc Miller speaks during a panel at the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Montreal on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes) By Anja Karadeglija, Canadian Press online harm Apr 15, 2026 | 12:01 PM Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is “very seriously” considering introducing a social...Read More
A disturbing new trend has emerged on TikTok that has parents and experts alarmed, with teens accused of turning humiliation into content. What might look like a quick laugh online is leaving real-world damage. Dubbed the “flip the camera” challenge, the trend sees a group of teens dance while handing a phone to an unsuspecting...Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill requiring mental health warning labels for minors on social media platforms advanced in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, signaling potential new federal oversight of youth online safety. What This Means for You Social media platforms could be required to display warnings for minors Users under 18 may need to...Read More
A new study from the Pew Research Center has pulled back the curtain on how teenagers are navigating the world’s most popular social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, in 2026. The study found that TikTok remains a powerhouse among teens, with a vast majority reporting that they use the platform daily. However, the...Read More
(St. Paul, MN) – House Republicans have rolled out their latest school safety proposal. It includes more funding to keep students safe and money for mental health support. It does not include the Democrats’ legislation to ban assault rifles. Republican Ron Kresha of Little Falls says they have a “list of successful bills” on the...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The harsh flash photography highlights the disturbing details of a child predator’s tools, underscoring the urgency to locate and apprehend this dangerous repeat offender.Amarillo Today The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added 39-year-old Christopher Domingo Carrillo, a convicted and repeat child sex predator from Amarillo,...Read More
For U.S. teens who use TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, one of the apps stands out as more of a distraction than the others, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. More than a quarter of teens shared that they spend too much time on TikTok, while more than a third said the app...Read More
A North East child rapist is back behind bars after contacting children. Alan Falconer, 58, of The Green, Billingham, has been jailed after six breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Falconer had deceived the children’s families and did not disclose his previous convictions against children which included rape, attempted rape and indecent assault....Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The disturbing case of an alleged online predator targeting a vulnerable Alabama teen highlights the urgent need for greater digital protections.Russellville Today Romanian police are searching for a man who is believed to have contacted a 16-year-old female with special needs in Franklin County, Alabama via the...Read More
