Snapchat Protects Teens Under 16 with New Privacy Feature
Snapchat just made it safer for young teens to express themselves online. The app now limits public posts from 13-15 year olds, creating a friends-only space instead.
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Snapchat Gives Parents New Tools to Monitor Teen Use
Snapchat just rolled out features that let parents see exactly how their teens spend time on the app and learn more about their online friends. The updates come as social media companies face growing pressure to protect young users.
Snapchat Blocks 415K Young Accounts in Australia
Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, as the country's world-first social media age ban takes effect. The move is part of a broader effort that's already removed 4.7 million underage accounts across all platforms.
Snapchat Saves Two Men From Freezing Durham River
When a night out went wrong, friends used Snapchat's location feature to find their companion clinging to a tree branch in a freezing river. Police rescued both him and a friend who jumped in to help, turning a potential tragedy into a story of quick thinking and heroism.
Snapchat Launches Free Marketing Academy in Saudi Arabia
Snap Inc. just opened its first Arabic-first marketing academy in Saudi Arabia, training 50 professionals from major brands to master modern digital strategies. The four-week program marks a major investment in developing the Kingdom's next generation of marketing talent.
Snapchat Settles Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial
Snapchat's parent company reached an agreement with a young woman who alleged the app's design harmed her mental health, marking the first settlement in a wave of cases that could reshape how social media platforms are held accountable.
UK Bans Under 16s From TikTok, YouTube to Protect Kids
Britain just became the latest country to ban children under 16 from social media apps like TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. The move puts kids' wellbeing ahead of tech giants' profits.
Abu Dhabi Museum Brings Dinosaurs to Life with AR
Walk alongside full-scale dinosaurs and explore a blue whale's beating heart through groundbreaking augmented reality at Abu Dhabi's Natural History Museum. This permanent Snapchat collaboration transforms 13.8 billion years of history into an interactive experience anyone can access with their phone.
UK Regulators Push Social Media to Protect Under-13s
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
YouTube Settles Addiction Lawsuit as Teen Voices Are Heard
A 15-year-old from Florida just won a major victory against YouTube, settling a lawsuit that accused the platform of creating addictive features that harm young users. His case is part of a growing movement where teens are holding tech giants accountable for mental health impacts.
Jury Holds Meta and Google Liable for Youth Addiction
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Meta and Google must pay millions in damages for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health. The landmark verdict could reshape how tech companies build social media for the next generation.
Missing Indiana Teen Found Safe, Reunited with Family
A teenager who went missing in Crown Point, Indiana, sparked a community-wide search before being safely located and returned to his worried family. The quick resolution brought relief to a mother and community that rallied together.
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Portugal Requires Parental Approval for Teen Social Media
Portugal just became one of Europe's first nations to require parents to approve social media access for teens aged 13 to 16. The move protects young people from cyberbullying and harmful content while giving families more control over their children's digital lives.
Missing Texas Girl Found Safe After 6-Month Search
A 4-year-old North Texas girl is back with her father after being hidden for months by relatives who refused to cooperate with authorities. Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together across several states to bring her home safely.
Baseball's Best Pitchers Bond Over Their One Big Struggle
Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the world's top pitchers, sat down to discuss their craft and discovered they share a hilarious weakness. Despite throwing 100 mph heat and dominating hitters, both can't master one specific pitch.
YouTube Settles Teen Mental Health Lawsuit
YouTube has settled a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by a Florida teen who said the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The case is part of a growing movement holding social media companies accountable for protecting young users.
Scotland Launches Campaign to Stop Online Sexism
Scotland is empowering boys and young men to fight online misogyny with a bold new campaign that shows how sexist content hurts real girls in their lives. The five-week initiative reaches young people where they spend time online with a simple but powerful message: don't like, share, or comment on harmful content.
Teen Who Lost 8 Family Members Finds Hope in Foster Brothers
After losing her mother, four aunties, and her nanna by age 12, Marilyn found an unexpected family. Her foster brothers helped her discover that grief can coexist with love and healing.
UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s Starting 2027
The UK just announced the world's most comprehensive plan to protect kids online, banning social media for everyone under 16 and adding safeguards that put children's wellbeing first. The groundbreaking rules take effect in spring 2027 after 116,000 people weighed in.
11 Countries Move to Protect Kids from Social Media
Countries around the world are taking bold steps to shield children from the risks of social media. From Australia's groundbreaking ban to similar proposals across Europe and Asia, governments are prioritizing young people's mental health and safety online.
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