Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the feed of the friends you want to see, if the government’s planned digital duty of care legislation passes, and the tech companies don’t muck around on compliance. But that’s a big if. For years people have complained about...Read More
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit office is reminding parents to stay aware of what happens behind their child’s screen as Michigan kids return to the classroom. “Any time that someone has a phone, they have a drug dealer right at their fingertip,” said Joseph Dixon, special agent in charge of...Read More
If your kid has ever begged to use TikTok, here’s the part you probably didn’t know: the app was quietly collecting data from millions of children — and now it’s paying $400 million for it.The Department of Justice announced that TikTok and its former parent company, ByteDance, will pay one of the largest penalties ever...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
HealthDay News — Warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from wanting to use social media, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in JAMA Health Forum. Anna H. Grummon, Ph.D., from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, and colleagues examined whether social media warnings discouraged social...Read More
Connecticut’s attorney general has launched an investigation into the Kik messaging app over concerns about child safety. Attorney General William Tong said his office is investigating whether Kik’s age verification and content moderation practices put children at risk for sexual exploitation and bullying. Tong said child safety advocates have described the app as a “predator’s...Read More
Rapper Cardi B recently revealed that her children heavily influenced her decision to avoid installing a home gym in her residence. The mother expressed deep fears regarding the potential dangers that heavy exercise machinery and free weights pose to curious young kids. Her concerns stem from well-known tragedies involving home fitness gear, particularly the heartbreaking...Read More
An influencer known for his efforts to catch alleged child predators is facing charges after being stabbed during an altercation with a person he accused of trying to meet with a minor, according to reports. Nicholas Attalla, who goes by “Niky Sal” on social media, was reportedly stabbed while confronting two men at a Tim...Read More
Market Closed – 04:00:00 2026-09-09 pm EDT After hours 05:45:03 pm 330.65 USD -2.28% 331.16 +0.15% Published on 09/09/2026 at 04:48 am EDT MT Newswires <![CDATA[<![CDATA[]]]]>]]> This article is reserved for our members. Log in to continue Log inCreate an account DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek Alphabet Inc. is a...Read More
A landmark settlement involving Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is raising important questions for parents across the country. The agreement includes billions in payments to states and new safeguards designed to better protect children and teens from potentially addictive platform features. Liz Repking, founder and president of Cyber Safety Consulting, joins us...Read More
