(TNND) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat and the lead author of the bills, said Friday that he’s “ecstatic” to see them...Read More
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) – An Indiana man has been given the maximum possible sentence after being found guilty of child molestation. A jury found Stephen Bush, who failed to appear for his trial last month, guilty on all counts. That included four counts of child molestation and two counts of sexual misconduct with...Read More
Independent candidate for Governor says protecting children, parents and classrooms must come before Big Tech profits NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Non-party affiliated candidate for Florida Governor Frank Russo today announced that, if elected, he will support and sign legislation restricting addictive social media design features aimed at children under the...Read More
Child safety group Not on Our Watch Texas (NOWTX) has released a free interactive game that teaches children and teens (and adults) the red flags and safety practices of online predators. You can play the free game, NOW PlaySafe, quickly on any online browser. NOW PlaySafe simulates an online chatroom with friends — and some...Read More
A Bradford man was arrested today after a lengthy investigation with an online predator hunter group. City of Bradford Police charged 34-year-old Charles William Taylor with felony attempted possession of child pornography, felony use of a communication facility and corruption of minors. The charges stem from a report that Bradford Police received from an...Read More
(TNND) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat and the lead author of the bills, said Friday that he’s “ecstatic” to see them...Read More
End of the Infinite Scroll? New California Social Media Law Targets Teen Tech Addiction California is putting its foot down on the endless dopamine loops keeping teenagers glued to their screens. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark 13-bill legislative package aimed directly at curbing Big Tech’s grip on minors. At the center of the push...Read More
(TNND) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children. Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal, a Long Beach Democrat and the lead author of the bills, said Friday that he’s “ecstatic” to see them...Read More
HARDIN — A viral TikTok trend featuring AI-generated videos of a menacing Cat in the Hat character threatening schools has reached Hardin, putting parents on edge and prompting a response from local law enforcement. The trend features distorted, unsettling versions of the classic children’s book character accompanied by threats directed at schools and students. One...Read More
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WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are reminding students, parents and drivers to keep safety top of mind as students return to school. “Officers will be out in full force patrolling Wellington County roadways next week and throughout the school year, with a focus on school zones and bus stops,”...Read More
