Victim Backs Banning

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

Tech - ABC News - 8 hours ago

MPs back plans for phased smoking ban

The legislation would make it illegal for anyone aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK.

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

How a rightwing machine stopped Arkansas’s ballot to roll back one of the strictest abortion bans

A Guardian investigation into the ballot’s demise reveals a confluence of rightwing actors working in parallel to ensure the measure was quashed before it ever reached voters. The day Roe died: ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media

World - ABC News - November 8

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s states and territories have unanimously backed a world-first national plan to ban children younger than 16 from most forms of social media

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

Was Harris nominated precisely because the situation was hopeless and she was the only one willing to fight the battle? Or could she have won?

Business - Inc. - November 8

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims

A mural spanning an entire city block in Manhattan symbolizes the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been taken by Russian forces.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

More than 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods owner have come forward, lawyers for survivors’ group say. Former Harrods staff who were sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed have called for a boycott of ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.

Research vessel to scan seafloor for flood victims in Spain

Spain is sending a marine research vessel to scan the seafloor off Valencia's coast in hopes of finding vehicles and people missing after devastating flash floods.

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling ...

Elle Edwards murder accomplice's early release is a mockery, says her father

Elle Edwards's father, Tim, says releasing Thomas Waring to ease prison overcrowding is a "kick in the teeth".

Mum of murdered student in 'believe' victims call

Pauline Jones says the authorities should act quicker to protect women asking for help.

A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims

Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - November 12

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Latest in Victim Backs Banning

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

MPs back plans for phased smoking ban

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

How a rightwing machine stopped Arkansas’s ballot to roll back one of the strictest abortion bans

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

In ‘Empty Beds,’ a Stark Reminder of War’s Youngest Victims

Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Research vessel to scan seafloor for flood victims in Spain

Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding

Elle Edwards murder accomplice's early release is a mockery, says her father

Mum of murdered student in 'believe' victims call

A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

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