[ad_1] U.S. lawmakers have introduced two bills covering artificial intelligence: one that would give parents control over their kids’ use of AI chatbots, and one that aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act) would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” to...Read More

[ad_1] California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly expand legal exposure for social media platforms over child safety failures, underscoring a broader shift toward state-led regulation as federal efforts remain stalled. The bill, AB 1946, would impose stricter obligations on platforms to detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including a 48-hour takedown...Read More

[ad_1] ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – More than 152 million Americans are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 27th annual “State of the Air” report. “We’ve made tremendous progress in cleaning the air over those 27 years, but we still have a long way to go,” said...Read More

[ad_1] April 22, 2026 — Three of California’s leading tech-safety legislators have created a pair of companion bills, SB 1119 and AB 2023, aimed at protecting kids online. The bills build on existing digital design and chatbot regulations enacted in 2025. The two bills contained the same language at introduction. As they move through their...Read More

[ad_1] Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical...Read More

[ad_1] (Photo Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission) Vitaquest recall overview: Who: Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements. Why: The recall is due to the supplements’ failure to meet child-resistant packaging standards, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. Where: The recall is effective in the United...Read More

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: The government has proposed new and stricter safety standards for children traveling in small vehicles, aiming to reduce risks from road accidents. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal announced the decision, introducing special safety provisions focused on child passengers. Under the proposed rules, children below 10 years of age or shorter...Read More

[ad_1] Three health stories are converging with a common thread: The power of prevention. CLEVELAND — When heart care comes to you, lives are saved For people living in rural and semi-rural communities, getting specialized medical care often means long drives, delayed diagnoses and worse outcomes. A new study is putting hard numbers behind what many...Read More

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (CN) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the state has reached a first-of-its kind settlement with Roblox Corporation that will force the popular online gaming platform to roll out major new protections for children, while paying up to $12.2 million. “This is about is the young people that stand...Read More

[ad_1] April 27, 2026 — 10:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Two-thirds of childcare workers have completed new mandatory child safety training as the government cracks down on the sector following a spate of abuse cases in centres around the...Read More