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The Verge
11 hours ago
Privacy professionals

FTC says social media companies can't be trusted to regulate themselves

Social media and streaming services collect and retain excessive data on users and non-users, highlighting failures in self-regulation and privacy protection. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
13 hours ago
Privacy professionals

FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants

Social media and streaming companies engage in extensive user surveillance, especially of youth, with insufficient privacy protections. [ more ]
The Verge
11 hours ago
Privacy professionals

FTC says social media companies can't be trusted to regulate themselves

Social media and streaming services collect and retain excessive data on users and non-users, highlighting failures in self-regulation and privacy protection. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
13 hours ago
Privacy professionals

FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants

Social media and streaming companies engage in extensive user surveillance, especially of youth, with insufficient privacy protections. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
San Francisco

Summer may be ending, but water safety is more important than ever

Drownings are surging among children and marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need for improved water safety measures. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Germany news

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Humanitarian crisis unfolds as civilians evacuate Pokrovsk due to advancing Russian forces. Immediate aid and support are crucial for affected families. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Education

At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire

President Ruto insists on accountability for the deadly school dormitory fire in central Kenya, which resulted in 17 student deaths and serious injuries. [ more ]
Psychology Today
2 weeks ago
Parenting

How to Talk to Kids About Antisemitism

Address antisemitism with children to ensure they feel safe and understood in a challenging environment. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
Cars

Battery inside children's book sparks car fire in North Carolina: officials

Lithium batteries pose significant fire risks, as evidenced by a recent incident where one overheated in a children's book, igniting a car seat. [ more ]
Dailycaller
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Utter Lack Of Transparency': Residents Rage After All-Male Migrant Shelter Opens Steps Away From School

Local residents are outraged by the opening of a male migrant shelter near a children's school in Gowanus, Brooklyn. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
New York City

Dance teacher who tried to save children in Southport attack released from hospital

Leanne Lucas, a dance teacher, was critically injured trying to protect children during a knife attack, but has since been discharged from the hospital. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Hero NY school bus driver saves young girl from careless motorist speeding in front of open doors

School bus driver saves girl's life by pulling her back from speeding car's path
Community praises bus driver for quick thinking and prioritizing children's safety [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
New York City

Dance teacher who tried to save children in Southport attack released from hospital

Leanne Lucas, a dance teacher, was critically injured trying to protect children during a knife attack, but has since been discharged from the hospital. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Hero NY school bus driver saves young girl from careless motorist speeding in front of open doors

School bus driver saves girl's life by pulling her back from speeding car's path
Community praises bus driver for quick thinking and prioritizing children's safety [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Television

Do not give smartphones to children under 11, EE advises

EE 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 ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Parenting

Segway's new electric kick scooter gives kids a boost with every push

The Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite ensures safety for young riders with adjustable speed and a design suited for children aged 6-10. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Woman arrested in Leeds after car set alight' with children inside

A woman was arrested for setting a car on fire with two children inside in Leeds. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Ofcom publishes draft online child safety rules for tech firms | Computer Weekly

Social media firms need to implement effective age-checks and regulate harmful algorithms to protect children online. [ more ]
www.amny.com
6 months ago
Parenting

Op-ed | Take simple steps to protect kids at home during National Poison Prevention Week | amNewYork

Be vigilant about protecting children from unintentional medication poisonings
Educate parents on the importance of keeping medications and hazardous items out of sight and reach of children [ more ]
Therecord
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Under pressure, Meta say it will change how it delivers some content to children

Meta is implementing more restrictions on content served to children on Instagram and Facebook.
The company will hide troubling content from teens and restrict more terms related to self-harm and other unsafe topics. [ more ]
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