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Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims

The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Johnson calls Kids Online Safety Act 'very problematic'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently revealed he likes the concept of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), though the details of the Senate-passed version are “very problematic,” underscoring ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The Online Safety Act is one year old. Has it made children any safer?

Correspondent Angus Crawford has been following the progress of this much-heralded safety law for the last 12 months and explains whether it lives up to the hype

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

FAA opening Boeing safety review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Child's death treated as suspicious, three arrested

The death happened in Windmill Court in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Sunday 13 October.

Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.

Trump tells child there will be no cows under Harris

Former President Trump joined "Fox & Friends" on Friday for an in-person interview where he told a 6-year-old child the U.S. “won’t have any cows” if Vice President Harris is elected. In a recorded ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Search to resume for child missing presumed dead

Gardai (Irish police) are continuing the search in Dundalk after eight-year-old Kyran Durnin's disappearance.

Man faces jail over AI-generated child abuse images

Hugh Nelson, 27, made "bespoke" explicit images depicting children being harmed, a court heard.

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.

Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety

Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Titans cut safety Adams, honoring his request

The Titans released Jamal Adams, honoring the three-time Pro Bowl safety's request.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Alpine neighbor concerned about safety at busy road

Willows Road in Alpine is a popular way to get to Viejas Casino or the outlets. ABC 10News Reporter Tali Letoi speaks with a neighbor who says the busy road is becoming a problem.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features

The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility

Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...

Saoirse Ronan says reaction to women's safety comment is 'wild'

Actress Saoirse Ronan responded to comments by Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on The Graham Norton Show.

Kellyanne Conway worried about Trump's safety

Republican pundit Kellyanne Conway said her main worry about former President Trump on Election Day is his safety. “My main worry is that President Trump, his family and those around him remain ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)

Your smartphone or wearable could be a lifeline in emergencies. These apps could make all the difference.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit but With Different Aims

Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Child dead after being run over by tractor at Halloween haunted hayride

A child has died after accidentally being run over by a tractor while playing near a haunted hayride, police said.

Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland

Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement

Archbishop expresses sorrow in announcement to pay 1,353 people who alleged they were abused as children by priests. The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880m to 1,353 ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Archdiocese of L.A. reaches historic $880M child sex abuse settlement

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds of child sex abuse claims.

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Pregnant woman and unborn child killed in collision with Met police car

Force says unmarked vehicle collided with car driven by 38-year-old woman in Eltham, south-east London. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation after a heavily ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Child neglect arrests after four-month-old dies

A 19-year-old woman and 23-year-old man are arrested and bailed after the unexplained death of the boy.

Au pair program is a model for solving our child and elder care problems

Congress has an opportunity to create a new paradigm for employment based on an existing, successful federal program

Politics - The Hill - October 20

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