Eight teenagers have been arrested after they ambushed a Florida trampoline park as part of a viral TikTok trend. Social media has a lot to answer for when it comes to its influence on younger users. While it has its benefits, like keeping friends and family connected and sharing useful iPhone hacks or travel tips,...Read More
HARTFORD — Consumer protection and child safety will likely be the focus of legislation on artificial intelligence during the General Assembly session that ends in early May, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and state Sen. James Maroney, the chief proponent of guardrails on the fast-growing, international issue. “You’re always going to have human oversight,” Lamont told...Read More
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach County judge said Wednesday she is leaning against accepting a proposed plea deal for Matthew Takahashi, a registered sex offender accused of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, after hearing emotional testimony from the victim and her mother about the impact of the case. The proposed...Read More
April 4, 2026, 5:01 a.m. MT Arizona lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation to restrict social media access for minors under 15 without parental consent. The proposed bills would also require age verification for websites and apps with content deemed “harmful to minors.” Opponents, including civil liberty groups and tech companies, raise concerns about First Amendment...Read More
As South Africa celebrates the Easter holidays, national campaigns like Hold My Hand and Rethink Your Drink are calling on communities to prioritise the safety and well-being of children and teenagers. While Easter is a time for family and celebration, it’s also a period when alcohol-related harms, road accidents, and water-related incidents increase, often affecting...Read More
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Bobby Pulido, who is the Democratic nominee in Texas’ 15th Congressional District, is facing scrutiny over past performances with bandmate Frankie Caballero, who is a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with an 8-year-old girl. The 52-year-old Tejano musician first collaborated...Read More
As social media has grown it has become harder to restrict and protect young people from seeing violent and dangerous content, research found children as young as 10 are seeing violence on their screens (39%) and that 72% of children aged 10-16 believe they cannot control the content on their screens. We should be able...Read More
A pair of sexting scandals in New York and Colorado are the latest reminders of the need for parents to engage young people in conversations about sex and social media, experts say. The two incidents, which both occurred over the last week, have raised concerns about the extent of sexting among students – and led...Read More
It goes without saying that parents are more concerned than anyone else for their children’s well-being. So, no one is surprised, as The Daily Signal has noted, when parents hesitate to send their children to schools where “violence and intimidation were so bad that eight police officers patrolled the school every day, yet kids were still...Read More
A recent report highlights a growing and controversial trend within the creator economy. It points to adult content creators reshaping their online presence to appear more teen friendly. This shift is raising serious concerns about digital safety. Many creators known for explicit content on subscription platforms are now building large audiences on apps like TikTok....Read More
