A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, liable for endangering children and misleading users about the safety of its platforms. The landmark verdict marks the first time a state-led action has resulted in accountability for a big tech company when it comes to safety and children,...Read More
Children are being “bombarded” with harmful products online, including weight-loss drugs, steroids and skin-whitening chemicals, a study has found. Research conducted for the children’s commissioner for England found that teenagers were routinely exposed to harmful products on social media, video games and apps. Among 13 to 17-year-olds, 41% said they had seen prescription-only weight-loss drugs,...Read More
Key points: Meta drops 8%, sheds $119B in market cap Jury awards $6M in damages, Meta liable for 70% Verdict opens door to thousands of similar claims A young woman filed a legal case against Meta where she accused the social-media giant of designing the app’s features to be addictive. Court agreed. ⚖️ The Verdict...Read More
By: Brian D. Johnston, MD, MPH, FAAP Heavy rain, high winds, ice and snow—any of these can make driving a nightmare. But when the one behind the wheel is your teenager, you might feel even more anxious. Young drivers don’t have the years of experience that help adults steer their way through weather-related hazards. As...Read More
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A bill to create an entirely new state agency cleared the Oklahoma State Senate on Wednesday. The bill took up nearly two hours on the Senate floor. Some of that time was due to disagreements about line of questioning from State Sen. Shane Jett (R-Shawnee) about alleged medical kidnapping by...Read More
SLEEPY HOLLOW, Ill. (WLS) — There was a new warning from local police Friday about a trend that’s taking off on social media. Teenagers are kicking in people’s doors and then running away. The teens might think it’s just a prank, but Sleepy Hollow police say it could have serious consequences. ABC7 spoke to one...Read More
White House officials pressed the need for a uniting federal artificial intelligence regulatory framework on Tuesday, following the Trump administration’s March 20 recommendations to Congress. They underscored the passage of child safety bills as a critically important legislative step to comprehensive AI law. Speaking on various panels during the Hill and Valley Forum, White House Office...Read More
Today, many kids use decoy apps—applications designed to hide private content behind ordinary-looking icons. Unlike keeping secrets in a journal, these apps add a new level of privacy, making it harder for parents to understand what their children are doing online. What Are Decoy Apps? Decoy apps are mobile apps that disguise themselves as everyday...Read More
by Mary Claire Molloy, Mirror Indy March 26, 2026 Expecting parents and those living with toddlers can get free home inspections and supplies to make their living space safer. IU School of Medicine started a “Healthy Homes” program to serve 175 families in Indianapolis. Participants will receive an environmental assessment of their home, education about...Read More
E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, and because of this, they have gained widespread popularity, particularly among teens and young adults. This is untrue however, as these devices contain many harmful ingredients that can negatively affect health. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemical makeup of e-cigarettes, assuming they only contain...Read More
