Safeguarding children from big technology needs parents, the legal system, and new laws
Shifting Perspectives on Big Tech and Child Safety For quite a while now, the Internet has been treated as if it’s the Wild West in terms of free speech, with the assumption that there should be minimal oversight. This has led to two troubling beliefs regarding Big Tech: that these platforms can publish nearly anything […]
Ways to safeguard your elderly parents from identity theft and financial scams
In 2025, individuals aged 60 and above submitted over 201,000 complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, resulting in a staggering $7.7 billion in reported losses—more than any other age group. On average, older victims lost around $38,500, which is roughly double the losses experienced by younger individuals. A December 2025 report from the […]
Sheriff warns parents about consequences if their children participate in damaging ‘teen takeovers’: ‘Going to light them up’
Florida Sheriff Issues Warning About Teen Gatherings Florida’s sheriff is sending a clear message to troubled teens and their parents: a disruptive “teen takeover” won’t be tolerated this summer. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted a trend emerging on TikTok involving hijackings, restaurant break-ins, reckless driving, and large gatherings. “That doesn’t work in Polk County,” […]
Wyndham Clark’s girlfriend Emily Tanner appears on TV for the first time after his victory, wild hockey parents, and MEAT.
Screencaps Highlights for Tuesday Spice up your short work week with our Tuesday edition of Screencaps. Emily Tanner, a familiar face on Instagram, is making her official debut on the PGA Tour following her boyfriend Windham Clark’s victory—his first tournament win in over two years. For those who’ve followed me, you might remember Emily’s journey […]
Parents of murdered Chicago freshman participate in Trump rally opposing sanctuary cities
Parents Rally for Change After Tragic Loss The parents of Sheridan Gorman, a college freshman who was tragically killed in Chicago earlier this year, attended a rally in New York hosted by President Trump. They called on political leaders to oppose sanctuary policies, emphasizing that the protection of children should not be a partisan issue. […]
Sheriff in Florida promises to arrest parents due to TikTok trend among teenagers
Sheriff Calls Out Teen Takeover Trend The recent “teen takeover” phenomenon has caught the attention of Sheriff Grady Judd, who is determined to hold parents accountable for their children’s behavior. “There’s this new trend on TikTok,” Sheriff Judd remarked in a social media video. “Kids go to restaurants, they’re taking out the trash, and they’re […]
Minnesota parents pretended their children had autism to receive payouts in a $46 million scam
Fraud Charges in Minnesota Autism Treatment Scheme Federal authorities have accused Minnesota parents of being paid up to $1,500 each to enroll their children in sham treatments at two autism centers. This scheme has been described as the largest of its kind involving fraud and money laundering. The indictment claims that four individuals offered kickbacks […]
Teachers at private schools in NYC earn up to $17,000 less than what parents spend on tuition for each student.
At private schools in New York City, there are instances where teachers earn salaries that fall below the tuition fees paid by students’ families. A recent investigation revealed that in some of the city’s top K-12 private institutions, full-time teachers may earn over $17,000 less than what parents pay for their child’s kindergarten education. At […]
Parents of Auburn graduate take legal action against boyfriend’s father in wrongful death case
Parents of Auburn Grad File Wrongful Death Lawsuit The parents of a recent Auburn University graduate, who police claim was fatally shot by her boyfriend’s father, have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against him and an unnamed gun manufacturer, as outlined in court documents. Whitney Robson, 22, originally from Richmond, Virginia, tragically lost her life […]
U.S. officials are canceling passports of parents with significant unpaid child support.
State Department to Revoke Passports for Child Support Defaulters The U.S. State Department announced plans to start revoking passports for parents who have fallen behind on child support payments. This process will kick off on Friday, specifically targeting those who owe more than $100,000. Additionally, individuals owing over $2,500 in court-ordered child support may face […]