BRUSSELS (CN) — The European Union opened a formal child safety investigation into Snapchat on Thursday, putting the app in the same regulatory crosshairs as Pornhub, XVideos and other major pornographic websites — simultaneously found in breach of the bloc’s internet content law. The targets — Snapchat, PornHub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos — all stand...Read More
Roblox has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Nevada and will roll out new child-safety measures across the gaming platform, the state’s attorney general announced Wednesday. Attorney General Aaron Ford said Nevada was preparing to sue over its contention that Roblox lacks basic safeguards to protect minors from predators and exploitation. Instead, the...Read More
What do these ingredients do to the body? Aside from the risk of dependence, the possible adverse effects documented by The Dark Side of Energy Drinks study include anxiety, gastrointestinal disturbances, dehydration and tachycardia – the medical term for when heart rate still exceeds 100 beats per minute despite being at rest. Some of this...Read More
The Hamilton Area YMCA, in partnership with the Hamilton Township Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Task Force, will host a Community Workshop on Child Safety & Abuse Prevention on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the YMCA’s JKR Branch. This engaging, family-oriented event brings together educators, health professionals, and community organizations to provide essential tools...Read More
Families attending the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show and Marketplace will have access to a child safety resource through a Child ID Clinic hosted by FCSS Lacombe. The clinic is being offered in partnership with Lacombe Police and Victim Services, providing parents and guardians the opportunity to complete Child ID kits...Read More
Parents have warned the Government that plans to ban social media for teenagers could be ‘dangerous’ and leave UK kids behind 10:33, 05 Mar 2026Updated 10:38, 05 Mar 2026 Teenagers could face a social media curfew or even a ban(Image: Fiordaliso via Getty Images) Parents have cautioned the government that proposals to prohibit social media...Read More
In a new advisory released Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that social media could pose dangers to children and teens. Mandel Ngan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/Getty Images In a new advisory released Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that social media could pose dangers to children and teens. Mandel...Read More
Roblox is facing a major financial and policy shift after settling a high-profile child safety case. The gaming platform has agreed to pay millions and roll out stricter protections. The move comes as scrutiny grows over how online platforms handle younger users and prevent harmful interactions. Roblox agrees to pay $12 million to settle child...Read More
article A child holds a smartphone displaying the Roblox app login page arranged in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images What we know: Roblox will pay $10 million over the next three years to fund youth programs in Nevada. The company will also invest another $2.5 million into...Read More
Read the age verification app announcement here The European Commission (EC) has introduced a new open-source age-verification app to restrict minors’ access to inappropriate online content, representing significant progress in enforcing child-safety regulations. President Ursula von der Leyen stated the solution is “technically ready” and stressed that platforms will be held accountable if they fail...Read More
