New Mexico aims to obtain $953 million from Meta following a jury’s decision on child safety.
The New Mexico Department of Justice is pursuing nearly $1 billion from Meta, Facebook’s parent company, after a jury found the company liable for putting children at risk and misleading the public about its platform’s safety. This ruling came last month, resulting in a maximum civil penalty of $375 million for violating the state’s Unfair […]
Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Standards
Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against TikTok Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer has initiated legal action against TikTok to enforce a 2024 state law aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media platforms. Usmeyer remarked, “The era of TikTok is over.” This civil lawsuit was filed in St. Lucie County Circuit Court on Monday, further […]
Brazilian rope jump instructors taken into custody after a woman was launched without safety ropes
Tragic Death of Young Woman in Rope Jumping Incident Three men could be facing criminal charges after a 21-year-old woman tragically died during a rope jumping event. Authorities say her instructor allegedly threw her off a bridge without securing her with a safety rope. This heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday when Maria Eduarda Rodríguez de […]
Florida files a lawsuit against TikTok claiming the app breaches state laws on child safety.
Florida officials have launched a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of misleading parents regarding the content that its algorithms display and violating the state’s child protection laws online. This legal action, which was initiated in state court in St. Lucie County, claims that TikTok allows kids under 14 to create accounts, contrary to Florida […]
New York City increases AI street sensors to 100 sites for improved road safety design
New York City Expands Smart Street Sensors New York City is enhancing its initiative with small street activity sensors designed to keep track of pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and vehicles. The aim is to create safer street designs and improve traffic planning by gaining an accurate understanding of road usage. While this may seem like a […]
Report: Contractors for Obama Center Owed Millions and Safety Fund for Taxpayers Not Provided
Concerns Over Funding for the Obama Presidential Center If the Obama Presidential Center encounters financial difficulties, taxpayers might have to shoulder a hefty bill. This is due to the foundation’s failure to establish a promised $470 million safety net intended to avoid public funding in the event of a shortfall. This situation emerges as Chicago […]
Assessing Dividend Safety: Income Profile of the Fidelity Enhanced International ETF (FENI)
Fidelity Enhanced International ETF Overview The Fidelity Enhanced International ETF (NYSEARCA:FENI) has emerged as a significant player in the international equity market, boasting net assets around $8.1 billion as of March 2026. It offers variable quarterly dividends funded through its diverse portfolio of over 350 international firms, with the latest distribution being $0.27 per share […]
Canada is looking into a social media ban for children under 16 to enhance online safety.
Canada Introduces Legislation to Limit Children’s Access to Social Media On Wednesday, Canada unveiled new legislation that could prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts unless companies can demonstrate that they can provide secure environments. This initiative is part of a broader global movement aimed at enhancing security measures for young users. Officials […]
Iran Warns of Further Attacks After U.S. Airstrikes: ‘Depart if You Seek Safety’
Iran Issues Warning as Tensions with the U.S. Escalate Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, sent a strong message on Tuesday, suggesting that U.S. forces ought to depart from the Middle East “if we want to protect our security.” This warning comes in light of the Pentagon’s confirmation of extensive airstrikes on Iranian military installations on […]
Is it possible to ensure online safety without complete surveillance? Yes. Here’s how.
Digital age verification is a significant topic these days, with lawmakers advocating for legislation that could restrict users’ access to popular apps, websites, and even devices unless they provide identification. I’ve mentioned before how these bills often seem more like a governmental overreach disguised as child protection. But what if there were a better way […]