Sadistic Online Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says UK NCA
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.
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Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.The New York Times - 20h -
'Sadistic' online gangs of teen boys targeting children, says crime agency
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Teen of former Yankees star apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say
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Female players' 'safety at risk' due to poor pitches
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Poor pitches put female players' 'safety at risk'
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