The teenager hospitalized for a presumed case of avian influenza is in a critical condition, as per several media reports. The first-ever case of H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Canada in a teenager as per an official statement on the website of the western province. Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry in a news...Read More

This year’s campaign focuses on key messages such as protecting children in the online environment, equipping them with safe digital skills, preventing violence, abuse, injuries and drowning, and enhancing the roles of families, schools and society.   As many as 150 outstanding child delegates visit the Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group on...Read More

The internet can be a dangerous neighborhood for everyone, but children and teens are especially vulnerable. From cyber predators to social media posts that can come back to haunt them later in life, online hazards can have severe, costly, even tragic, consequences. Children may unwittingly expose their families to internet threats, for example, by accidentally...Read More

New campaign led by The Y calls for the raising of mandatory standards across Out of Hours School care. Key Points: The Y wants the NSW Government to mandate at least two educators for every 15 children in Out of Hours School Care. CEO Rob Kennaugh says the current ratio of one educator to 15...Read More

  New research finds 79% of parents are concerned about their teens’ smartphone usage including worries about the negative impact of not understanding the risks of posting online 62% parents don’t understand the increased risk of danger teenagers expose themselves to by creating and posting content online over a period of time The average UK...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More

4) Vodka eyeballingI get it, a vodka shot can be quite a bit much to take, with the burning sensation of the liquor radiating down your throat. But I can’t imagine having someone dump a shot of vodka in my open eye. Vodka eyeballing helps people get a buzz faster, as the alcohol enters the...Read More

The jury also found thousands of violations across Meta’s platforms, adding up to a fine of $375 million fine, though the sum fell far short of what prosecutors had sought. Prosecutors argue that Meta put profits ahead of children’s safety, while the company says it works hard to protect young users. The case is part...Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) once again is warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of high-powered magnetic balls and cubes.  Today, the CPSC announced a mandatory recall of 10 million Zen and Neoballs magnets due to an ingestion hazard and risk of death. Most recalls are done voluntarily with...Read More

Meta has suffered a significant legal setback on March 23, 2026, when a jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties for misleading consumers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram and endangering children. The verdict marks the first jury decision against Meta specifically addressing harm to...Read More