Twenty-one people died in Robb Elementary School. President Joe Biden’s response to the mass murder has been unsatisfying, even ambiguous at times. If he has viable solutions that do not expand the federal footprint in schools, he should articulate them. And he needs to explain why they would be better than ideas offered by local...Read More
Roblox, the online gaming platform used by millions of children and adults worldwide, is now requiring mandatory age verification for users who want to access online chat features. The new policy launched in early January and comes as the company faces a growing number of lawsuits alleging it failed to adequately protect children from online...Read More
District Attorney Ron Freitas announces The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has successfully secured a triple life sentence against Eugenio Reyes, ensuring he never returns to the community he preyed upon. In Department 6D, the defendant was sentenced to three consecutive terms of Life Without the Possibility of Parole after prosecutors proved the defendant’s crimes constituted...Read More
The other night, my friend’s teenage daughter asked her if she could download a new app because “everyone has it.” She conspired with her mom friend group, and we all advised her to ask the usual questions: What is it? Who’s on it? Why do you want it? The teen’s answer was a familiar thing...Read More
Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 11:53 a.m. PT Los Angeles County is suing popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company has failed to protect child users from sexual predators, county officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 19. The lawsuit claims Roblox has knowingly operated a platform that enables the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors, including...Read More
Florida man, 19, killed, cut up, abandoned body in suitcase, police say Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel.
Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel’s body and put his body parts in a suitcase.
Jones’ girlfriend told police he told...Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Banning social media for children under a certain age might reduce bullying and improve mental health, but teens say it could...Read More
Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories. Tracie Jefferson, Puyallup Tracie Jefferson stepped forward to be a strong...Read More
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Police in Round Rock arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a child sexual assault investigation involving multiple victims. Police say 52-year-old Rodney Vaughan Rhynes of Round Rock was taken into custody and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact. Rhynes...Read More
