Child Welfare Scrutiny

Long Island Therapist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

OnlyFans user sentenced to five years in child abuse case

A man accused of selling sex videos of a 16-year-old Florida girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded no contest to child abuse.

How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse

Gamefam has carved out a unique niche in the gaming space: Creating high-quality experiences, like Sonic Speed Simulator, on Roblox.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.

Man who made 'depraved' child images with AI jailed

Hugh Nelson, who used software to create images, told police he was "very corrupted and warped".

Not gossip, girl: Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson are expecting their first child together

'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick and his wife, actor Amy Jackson, are expecting their first child together, according to pregnancy photos posted Thursday on social media.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?

People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Buku Abi alleges father R. Kelly sexually abused her as a child in new documentary

Buku Abi, a.k.a. Joann Kelly, alleges her father, singer R. Kelly, sexually abused her as a child in 'R. Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey.' R. Kelly's attorney denies the allegations.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence

Felix Herrera Garcia stepped over the boy’s body before fleeing the Bronx day care center, prosecutors said. The same kitchen utensils used for snacks were used to package drugs, they said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

LA Archdiocese agrees to $880 million settlement for alleged child sex abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay out $880 million to more than 1,300 alleged victims of child sex abuse. More than 300 priests have been accused in legal documents and public ...

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Mother of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, partner charged in connection with child's death

The mother of 3-year-old Wisconsin boy Elijah Vue and her partner were charged Thursday with child neglect and child abuse that resulted in the boy’s death, the Manitowoc County prosecutor said.

AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Before: want to watch Billy Crystal show objects to a spooky child? You’ll love this creepy drama

Ancient, unknowable horror is the order of the day in Apple TV+’s new thriller about a troubled young boy who keeps on turning up at the ex-Oscar host’s door. Let’s log on to Apple TV+ and see ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Middle East crisis live: child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut

Lebanese health ministry says more than 20 were wounded as spokesperson for hospital says entrance of hospital was hit. Israeli forces blew up homes and besieged schools and shelters for displaced ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Cardi B vows to sue, 'beat' troll behind child protective services prank call: 'It's not funny'

Cardi B vows to take legal and physical action against the prank caller who called child protective services to her home. 'You gonna see the evil side of me.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

An isolated mother breastfeeding her child during Covid: Dola Posh’s best photograph

‘I gave birth during the pandemic and was cut off from my family. It was just me and my daughter at home. That bedroom was my sanctuary, my place to hide and cry’. This was taken in the winter, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are cracking down on the troubling spread of child sexual abuse imagery created through artificial intelligence technology

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Why you should give your child a dumbphone if you want them to be smarter | Torsten Bell

New research reveals how app usage affects grades, adding to parents’ worries about mental health. First, the good news. We middle-aged Brits are no longer condemned to the conversation- and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK

Judge rules in landmark case involving deepfake sexual abuse material

Business - Financial Times - October 28

British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery

A British man who used artificial intelligence to create images of child abuse was sent to prison for 18 years

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study

Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study has found. Among the many symptoms — worse for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Mother crashes car through Australian school fence, killing a child and injuring 4

Australian police say a mother collecting a child crashed a car through a Melbourne school fence on Tuesday, fatally injuring one child and leaving four others seriously hurt

World - ABC News - October 29

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