A newly released draft law on combating cyberbullying has been praised by experts as a people-centered initiative that would establish a collaborative governance framework, uniting all sectors of society to effectively curb and prevent online abuse. The 60-article draft was published on Wednesday by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the nation’s top internet regulator, for...Read More
*This content was translated by AI. /Photo=Song Ji-eun’s personal account YouTuber “Wi-acle” Park Wi sparked controversy after releasing CCTV footage of his wheelchair fall incident on a KTX train, later deleting the video and issuing an apology. Despite Park Wi’s apology, the controversy persists, with cyberbullying comments now appearing on his wife Song Ji-eun’s social...Read More
As countries around the world consider social media bans for kids under 16, the question has come up again: Is the teen mental health crisis confined to the U.S., or is it international? There are many reasons to support a social media ban that have nothing to do with mental health. Many parents don’t want...Read More
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — That beauty tutorial on social media might influence more than what your teen buys. It may also increase their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, a new study warns. “We often hear that social media may hurt kids’ mental health and socio-emotional development,” said lead author...Read More
Amanda Clasen – Community Vitality AgentAugust 2026 Back-to-School Safety: Start the Year on the Right Foot or Pedal Back-to-school season is happening in the Southwind District. The backpacks are coming out, school supplies are being purchased, and families are getting back into their school-year routines. The weather is nice, and for some students, that...Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky,...Read More
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly. READ MORE:...Read More
Updated August 19, 2026 at 7:40 AM CDT Sign up for alerts on breaking news and exclusive reporting from NPR OAKLAND, Calif. – A landmark trial got underway on Tuesday pitting Meta Platforms against a consortium of states accusing the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and misleading the public about it....Read More
CHICAGO (AP) — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it defends itself against a swath of lawsuits alleging its social media empire harms children. In the latest such instance, the social media giant is fighting allegations in a California federal court that it contributes to the youth mental...Read More
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. Related video above: Doctor on how social media can affect children’s health, development The DOJ said Friday that...Read More
