Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The failure to pass a bill aimed at protecting vulnerable children in Alabama’s 24-hour youth facilities leaves a somber shadow over the state’s legislative efforts.Today in Birmingham A bill aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and reporting requirements for 24-hour youth facilities in Alabama failed to pass before...Read More

A Honduran man, arrested last year in a sting set up for Chris Hansen’s “TakeDown” streaming television show, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to attempting to meet with a minor for sex. William Alexander Ruiz Ponce, 28, pleaded guilty to a count of attempted enticement of a minor and two counts of attempted transfer...Read More

How does social media affect teenagers? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the social media effects on teens, there are significant pros and cons to take into account. On the plus side, platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat can be lifesavers...Read More

PLDT, Smart to limit Roblox access amid child safety concerns Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced their support for government efforts to limit access to Roblox to strengthen online child protection. The commitment comes after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the...Read More

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece is set to introduce a significant measure: banning social media access for those under 15, according to government sources. This move aligns with actions being considered by Slovenia, Britain, Austria, and Spain following Australia’s groundbreaking decision to block social media for children under 16. These developments mark a...Read More

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Teens in Tennessee can lose their sweet 16 driving privileges if found guilty of bullying other children, per a new law in the state. The law, which took effect on July 1, will allow courts to revoke driver’s licenses for up to a year for teenagers caught...Read More

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The 2026 Legislative Session is in its final days and several bills are running out of time to make it over the finish line, including the Paris Hilton Child Safety and Accountability Act. Supporters of the bill say this means for at least another year, kids in 24/7 childcare and youth...Read More

Greece on Wednesday became the latest country to seek a ban on kids using social media. The prime minister cited rising anxiety and sleep problems as reasons for the under-15 ban. Australia became the first to restrict children and most teens from using social media; France, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Spain have since pursued similar measures....Read More

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A new Massachusetts bill aims to curb the disruptive influence of social media and cell phones on the state’s youth.Boston Today The Massachusetts House of Representatives is planning to pass a bill on April 8 that would ban social media use for children under 14 in the...Read More

CHICAGO (WLS) — More than 100 kids and teens got real world exposure to active shooter, kidnapping and bullying scenarios at Centerpoint Logistics Center in Franklin Park, near O’Hare Airport. Lifetough Kids Boxing Club hosted its semi-annual child safety seminar Sunday morning. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch First responders, military...Read More