Parents gather at the Capitol for a bill on children’s online safety following tech rulings
Parents are becoming increasingly vocal about the need for stronger online safety regulations following a recent jury ruling that found technology companies accountable for the harm inflicted through their platforms. Juliana Arnold, who leads the advocacy group Parents Rise!, shared her thoughts on the changing mindset among parents. “I think a lot of us are […]
California lawmakers advance proposal to restrict children’s access to social media.
California Advances Controversial Social Media Ban for Minors California lawmakers are pushing ahead with a contentious initiative to restrict social media access for children under 16, overcoming significant obstacles despite mounting criticism. The bipartisan bill, AB-1709, cleared committee approval recently with considerable backing, signaling a potential transformation in how teenagers engage with online platforms. This […]
FCC Investigates Children’s TV for Not Alerting Parents About LGBT Content
FCC Inquiry into TV Ratings Systems This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated an inquiry into television ratings systems, which are intended to alert parents about adult content in children’s programming. However, concerns have been raised that the inquiry does not adequately address what some view as LGBT propaganda being directed at children. The […]
Agreement on children’s gender transitions falls apart. We need to safeguard kids.
In early March, the Supreme Court criticized California for requiring schools to keep students’ gender transitions secret from their parents. The legal aspects of this situation are quite significant, but they also highlight deeper societal divides regarding how we should address children’s experiences with gender distress. Plus, they raise questions about how public health officials […]
Usha Vance starts a children’s podcast called ‘Storytime with the Second Lady’
Second Lady Usha Vance announced on Monday the launch of her new children’s podcast where she’ll read a variety of stories, often accompanied by special guests. “Now available: ‘Storytime with the Second Lady,’ a podcast for kids! Join me and a special guest as we read a good book out loud and share why we […]
Ex-Police Chief Accused of Stealing $30,000 from Children’s Christmas Fund
Former Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Theft The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced the arrest of a former police chief on theft charges, according to a press release issued on March 24. Woodrow “Pee-wee” Wilson Burkhalter, who previously served as the police chief in Pearson, Georgia, has been indicted on 28 counts of […]
Armed Bystander Intervenes to Prevent Man from Attacking His Children’s Mother with a Knife
Las Vegas Man Charged After Allegedly Attacking Partner A Las Vegas man reportedly slammed his vehicle into his partner’s workplace and attempted to stab her, but was halted by gunfire from a bystander, according to an indictment filed in District Court on Tuesday. Sean Hundley, 45, allegedly sent a text message to the mother of […]
Almost 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension pulled from shelves across the country due to reports of a ‘gel-like mass’
Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen Due to Contaminants A recall has been issued for a children’s painkiller sold in the U.S. after reports emerged of foreign substances in the product, federal regulators have announced. Approximately 90,000 bottles of pediatric ibuprofen oral suspension are affected. Consumers reported discovering “gel-like lumps and black particles” inside the bottles, as […]
Married woman who authored a children’s book on grief found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband and father of her three sons
Utah Woman Convicted of Murdering Husband A woman from Utah, who published a children’s book entitled “Are You With Me?” in 2023, has been found guilty of murdering her husband. The book follows a child who is comforted by the idea that his deceased father remains with him in spirit. It was presented as being […]
Accused mother and children’s book writer Kouri Richins can’t help but show a sarcastic smile at her Utah murder trial.
Cori Richens, a mother from Utah, wore a wry smile as prosecutors made their case against her, alleging that she poisoned her husband. Following this, she even published a children’s book about dealing with grief. During the trial, the 35-year-old appeared to smirk as prosecutor Brad Bloodworth urged the jury to convict her in the […]