BREAKING: Brooklyn police shoot machete-wielding suspect who attacked children, sources say | amNewYorkPolice fatally shot a man who attacked children with a machete in Brooklyn amid a domestic dispute.
Officers shoot man with meat cleaver after 4 children stabbed in Brooklyn, police sayA man stabbed four children with a meat cleaver before being shot by police in Brooklyn.
Meat-cleaver wielding suspect attacks 4 girls in BrooklynA male suspect attacked four girls with a cleaver in Brooklyn, but timely police response likely saved their lives.
2 young children in critical condition after Brooklyn apartment building fireA Brooklyn apartment fire critically injured two children and caused chaos for residents, highlighting the dangers of leaving fire doors open.
Exclusive | Maniac who slashed his 4 nieces in NYC clinging to life - as sources revealed he suffered from schizophreniaA man attacked four girls with a cleaver, leading to police intervention and his subsequent arrest after being shot.The children are recovering with non-life threatening injuries, but the suspect's mental health history raises concerns.
'Utter Lack Of Transparency': Residents Rage After All-Male Migrant Shelter Opens Steps Away From SchoolLocal residents are outraged by the opening of a male migrant shelter near a children's school in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
BREAKING: Brooklyn police shoot machete-wielding suspect who attacked children, sources say | amNewYorkPolice fatally shot a man who attacked children with a machete in Brooklyn amid a domestic dispute.
Officers shoot man with meat cleaver after 4 children stabbed in Brooklyn, police sayA man stabbed four children with a meat cleaver before being shot by police in Brooklyn.
Meat-cleaver wielding suspect attacks 4 girls in BrooklynA male suspect attacked four girls with a cleaver in Brooklyn, but timely police response likely saved their lives.
2 young children in critical condition after Brooklyn apartment building fireA Brooklyn apartment fire critically injured two children and caused chaos for residents, highlighting the dangers of leaving fire doors open.
Exclusive | Maniac who slashed his 4 nieces in NYC clinging to life - as sources revealed he suffered from schizophreniaA man attacked four girls with a cleaver, leading to police intervention and his subsequent arrest after being shot.The children are recovering with non-life threatening injuries, but the suspect's mental health history raises concerns.
'Utter Lack Of Transparency': Residents Rage After All-Male Migrant Shelter Opens Steps Away From SchoolLocal residents are outraged by the opening of a male migrant shelter near a children's school in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Cellcom launches a new campaign and offers customers a free line for a year for their childCellcom's campaign merges nostalgia with modern connectivity, promoting communication between parents and children.The new benefit emphasizes the importance of safe mobile usage for children.
Beckenham kids take matters into their own hands to fix decayed playgroundCommunity fundraising is vital for renovating the Churchfields Recreation playground.
Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free lifeScammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
Parents 'shocked' by body bags in Halloween display at kids' play center: 'That can't be what I think it is?'Parents were shocked at Halloween decorations resembling life-size body bags in an indoor children's play center.
I Have Set Off a Parental Civil War in My Neighborhood. And I Don't Even Have Kids!Neighborhood self-governance allows parents to choose their level of supervision for children, promoting independent decision-making in community activities.
Segway's new electric kick scooter gives kids a boost with every pushThe Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite ensures safety for young riders with adjustable speed and a design suited for children aged 6-10.
Parents 'shocked' by body bags in Halloween display at kids' play center: 'That can't be what I think it is?'Parents were shocked at Halloween decorations resembling life-size body bags in an indoor children's play center.
I Have Set Off a Parental Civil War in My Neighborhood. And I Don't Even Have Kids!Neighborhood self-governance allows parents to choose their level of supervision for children, promoting independent decision-making in community activities.
Segway's new electric kick scooter gives kids a boost with every pushThe Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite ensures safety for young riders with adjustable speed and a design suited for children aged 6-10.
FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giantsSocial media and streaming companies engage in extensive user surveillance, especially of youth, with insufficient privacy protections.
FTC Social Media Report Needs A RewriteThe FTC report reveals extensive data collection and its implications for user privacy, especially concerning children.Social media and streaming services are monetizing vast amounts of personal data with significant risks to users.
FTC investigates video streaming and social media for data collectionMajor social media and video streaming platforms engage in extensive data surveillance while inadequately protecting user privacy, particularly for children and teens.
FTC says social media companies can't be trusted to regulate themselvesSocial media and streaming services collect and retain excessive data on users and non-users, highlighting failures in self-regulation and privacy protection.
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16Australia is banning social media for children under 16 to protect their mental health and well-being.
Texas' social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisionsA federal court temporarily blocked provisions of Texas' SCOPE Act, citing concerns over vagueness and broader implications for minors' online content.
FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giantsSocial media and streaming companies engage in extensive user surveillance, especially of youth, with insufficient privacy protections.
FTC Social Media Report Needs A RewriteThe FTC report reveals extensive data collection and its implications for user privacy, especially concerning children.Social media and streaming services are monetizing vast amounts of personal data with significant risks to users.
FTC investigates video streaming and social media for data collectionMajor social media and video streaming platforms engage in extensive data surveillance while inadequately protecting user privacy, particularly for children and teens.
FTC says social media companies can't be trusted to regulate themselvesSocial media and streaming services collect and retain excessive data on users and non-users, highlighting failures in self-regulation and privacy protection.
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16Australia is banning social media for children under 16 to protect their mental health and well-being.
Texas' social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisionsA federal court temporarily blocked provisions of Texas' SCOPE Act, citing concerns over vagueness and broader implications for minors' online content.
California bill would make AI companies remind kids that chatbots aren't peopleThe proposed California bill aims to protect children from the harmful effects of AI by requiring disclosures and monitoring of AI chatbot interactions.
Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, lawsuit saysCharacter.AI is being sued for allegedly endangering children with harmful chatbot interactions, contributing to severe psychological impacts.Families seek to highlight systemic issues in Character.AI's design and enforce greater safety measures.
California bill would make AI companies remind kids that chatbots aren't peopleThe proposed California bill aims to protect children from the harmful effects of AI by requiring disclosures and monitoring of AI chatbot interactions.
Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, lawsuit saysCharacter.AI is being sued for allegedly endangering children with harmful chatbot interactions, contributing to severe psychological impacts.Families seek to highlight systemic issues in Character.AI's design and enforce greater safety measures.
Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safeApproximately 78% of recalled children's products remain in homes, posing a risk, indicating ineffective recall communication and compliance.
Boy swallows toy magnets, becomes X-Men's Magneto in freak accident: 'He burst out crying'An 8-year-old boy accidentally swallowed magnetic balls while pretending to have a tongue piercing, highlighting the dangers of small toys.
Consumer group believes more must be done after recalls are issued to keep kids safeApproximately 78% of recalled children's products remain in homes, posing a risk, indicating ineffective recall communication and compliance.
Boy swallows toy magnets, becomes X-Men's Magneto in freak accident: 'He burst out crying'An 8-year-old boy accidentally swallowed magnetic balls while pretending to have a tongue piercing, highlighting the dangers of small toys.
South Norwood street to be closed for 'playtime' on last Sunday of every monthDixon Road will close monthly for play street events, promoting children's safe outdoor play and community use until December 2025.
In WW2 Disney Made These Gas Masks for ChildrenThe U.S. designed a Mickey Mouse-themed gas mask in WWII to help children feel less afraid of wearing protective gear.
TikTok faces barrage of lawsuits around teens and mental healthThirteen states and D.C. sued TikTok for allegedly creating an addictive platform that harms youth mental health and misrepresenting safety commitments.
NYC student, 8, allegedly scalded by drinking 'hazardous' fountain at Inwood charter school: lawsuitAn 8-year-old Brooklyn girl suffered burns from a dangerously hot water fountain that was improperly installed and lacked safety features.
TikTok faces barrage of lawsuits around teens and mental healthThirteen states and D.C. sued TikTok for allegedly creating an addictive platform that harms youth mental health and misrepresenting safety commitments.
NYC student, 8, allegedly scalded by drinking 'hazardous' fountain at Inwood charter school: lawsuitAn 8-year-old Brooklyn girl suffered burns from a dangerously hot water fountain that was improperly installed and lacked safety features.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16sAustralia plans to introduce legislation banning social media for children under 16, marking a significant step to safeguard youth.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Protection Or Overreach? What You Must KnowAustralia's world-first law banning under-16s from social media aims to protect children but risks pushing them to more dangerous online spaces.
Florida Law Limiting Social Media Access for Younger Teens Takes EffectFlorida's HB3 raises the social media minimum age to 16, requiring parental consent for users aged 14-15.Social networking companies face fines for non-compliance with new age restrictions.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16sAustralia plans to introduce legislation banning social media for children under 16, marking a significant step to safeguard youth.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Protection Or Overreach? What You Must KnowAustralia's world-first law banning under-16s from social media aims to protect children but risks pushing them to more dangerous online spaces.
Florida Law Limiting Social Media Access for Younger Teens Takes EffectFlorida's HB3 raises the social media minimum age to 16, requiring parental consent for users aged 14-15.Social networking companies face fines for non-compliance with new age restrictions.
Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers sayThe rise in homicide discussions in films poses potential health risks for both children and adults.
Federal Study Finds 'Vast Surveillance' of Social Media UsersLarge tech companies are failing to protect user data, especially for vulnerable groups like children.The FTC emphasizes the need for stricter federal privacy regulations.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal postsOnline platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Federal Study Finds 'Vast Surveillance' of Social Media UsersLarge tech companies are failing to protect user data, especially for vulnerable groups like children.The FTC emphasizes the need for stricter federal privacy regulations.
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal postsOnline platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.
Daily briefing: Extreme heat makes body clocks tick fasterAI systems may need welfare policies to prevent potential suffering if they ever exhibit consciousness.Australia's social media law for children faces criticism regarding its effectiveness and enforceability.Argentina's scientific community is suffering due to government budget cuts under president Javier Milei.
Kindergarten boys shot at Calif. school in 'extremely critical condition'Two kindergarten boys are critically injured after a targeted shooting incident at Feather River School.
Where was the Northern California school shooting on Wednesday? Here's what to knowA shooting occurred at Feather River Adventist School in Northern California, injuring two children before the gunman was killed.
Kindergarten boys shot at Calif. school in 'extremely critical condition'Two kindergarten boys are critically injured after a targeted shooting incident at Feather River School.
Where was the Northern California school shooting on Wednesday? Here's what to knowA shooting occurred at Feather River Adventist School in Northern California, injuring two children before the gunman was killed.
Man accused of shooting 2 kindergartners in Oroville had criminal history in SFGlenn Litton, the shooter, targeted a Butte County school due to its Seventh-day Adventist affiliation, resulting in critical injuries to two young boys.
'My local swimming pool says boys aged 8 and over need to use the men's changing rooms - I think it's lunacy'Swimming lessons are challenging for busy parents but essential for children's safety.Current changing room policies at swimming pools may not serve children's or parents' needs properly.
A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the worldAustralia is the first country to pass a law banning children under 16 from social media platforms.
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 ChildrenThe South African government declared a national disaster after a wave of food poisoning, primarily affecting children, due to toxic snacks and inadequate food safety regulations.
Summer may be ending, but water safety is more important than everDrownings are surging among children and marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need for improved water safety measures.
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 ChildrenThe South African government declared a national disaster after a wave of food poisoning, primarily affecting children, due to toxic snacks and inadequate food safety regulations.
Summer may be ending, but water safety is more important than everDrownings are surging among children and marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need for improved water safety measures.
Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will loveUsing a playpen can provide safety for children while minimizing mess and offering designated play areas.
San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres Resigns, Arrested | KQEDOmar Torres resigned from his position in San José amid serious allegations, prompting calls for healing and community trust restoration.
Man slashed toddler's throat before attacking schoolgirl and woman' in DagenhamA man is accused of brutally attacking two children and a woman in Dagenham, leading to serious legal repercussions.
More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithmTikTok faces lawsuits from 13 states over claims of its addictive algorithm harming children by promoting mental health issues and unsafe behavior.
Do not give smartphones to children under 11, EE advisesEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11 to protect them from online risks and mental health issues.Parents should use controls on smartphones granted to under-16s to ensure safer online experiences.
More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithmTikTok faces lawsuits from 13 states over claims of its addictive algorithm harming children by promoting mental health issues and unsafe behavior.
Do not give smartphones to children under 11, EE advisesEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11 to protect them from online risks and mental health issues.Parents should use controls on smartphones granted to under-16s to ensure safer online experiences.
'I acted on instinct to save girl in dog attack'McArthur Okorocha acted instinctively to rescue children from a dog attack, exemplifying bravery in a critical situation.
The week around the world in 20 picturesHumanitarian crisis unfolds as civilians evacuate Pokrovsk due to advancing Russian forces. Immediate aid and support are crucial for affected families.
fromwww.aljazeera.com7 months agoAt least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school firePresident Ruto insists on accountability for the deadly school dormitory fire in central Kenya, which resulted in 17 student deaths and serious injuries.
How to Talk to Kids About AntisemitismAddress antisemitism with children to ensure they feel safe and understood in a challenging environment.
Battery inside children's book sparks car fire in North Carolina: officialsLithium batteries pose significant fire risks, as evidenced by a recent incident where one overheated in a children's book, igniting a car seat.
Dance teacher who tried to save children in Southport attack released from hospitalLeanne Lucas, a dance teacher, was critically injured trying to protect children during a knife attack, but has since been discharged from the hospital.
Woman arrested in Leeds after car set alight' with children insideA woman was arrested for setting a car on fire with two children inside in Leeds.
Ofcom publishes draft online child safety rules for tech firms | Computer WeeklySocial media firms need to implement effective age-checks and regulate harmful algorithms to protect children online.