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abcnews.go.comtechnology9 days ago
House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act in 267-117 Vote
The U.S. House approved the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act on Monday by a 267-117 margin. The bill combines elements from 14 prior measures and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
naturalnews.compolitics12 days ago
Democratic Senators Urge House to Reject Kids Online Safety Bill
Two Democratic senators warned House members against advancing a House version of the Kids Online Safety Act, saying it could face tech industry pressure in the Senate and risk years of bipartisan work. The House measure is scheduled for floor consideration next week under suspen…
rnz.co.nztechnology13 days ago
House reaches deal on kids online safety bills, Senate versions advance separately
House lawmakers approved a bipartisan package of bills on minors' online safety this week. Senate leaders are continuing work on separate measures that include different provisions.
sbs.com.aupolitics16 days ago
Kids Helpline reports 5,190 crisis interventions in 2025
The youth counselling service recorded 128,998 contacts last year, with 5,190 cases requiring emergency services or child protection involvement. The figure is the second-highest in a decade and continues an upward trend after a 2021 peak.
yardbarker.comsports19 days ago
Jalen Brunson Defends Luka Doncic’s Defense on Kids Sports Reporters
The 2026 NBA champion and Finals MVP discussed his former teammate during a guest appearance on the youth interview show.
The Vergetechnology23 days ago
Roblox Begins Video Selfie Age Checks, Places Younger Users in Restricted Accounts and Reports Drop in Daily Users
Roblox began using facial age estimation in April to place players under 16 into Select accounts and those under 9 into Kids accounts. The company reported a drop in daily users after the change.
Nbc Newsworld24 days ago
Roblox Begins Age-Based Accounts With Biometric Checks as User Numbers Fall
The platform began placing users into Kids, Select and adult accounts in June 2026 after testing its facial-analysis tool at headquarters in late May.
New York Postpolitics30 days ago
South Carolina Posts Largest Child Well-Being Gains Since 2019 but Deep South Still Ranks Near Bottom
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 Kids Count study shows South Carolina posted the largest improvement in child well-being among states. Eight of the 15 states that improved were in the South.
Forbesfinance33 days ago
Governors Ball Music Festival Opens in Queens with K-Pop Headliners
The 16th edition of Governors Ball began June 5 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and continues through June 7. The lineup features more than 60 acts, including headliners Lorde, Baby Keem, Stray Kids, Kali Uchis, A$AP Rocky, and Jennie.
nbcnews.comsports35 days ago
Shakira Invites Ugandan Street Children's Dance Troupe to Perform at World Cup
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe of street children, have been invited by Shakira to perform at the World Cup and expressed excitement about the opportunity.
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news.sky.comsports39 days ago
NASCAR Driver Joey Logano and Wife Brittany Begin Fostering Two Children
NASCAR driver Joey Logano announced that he and his wife have entered the foster care program and are now raising two additional children alongside their three biological kids.
ABC Newspolitics45 days ago
Toy Story 5 stars visit Walt Disney World for Cool Kids Summer program
Scarlett Spears and Mykal-Michelle Harris visited Walt Disney World on May 25, 2026, to promote the return of Disney's Cool Kids Summer program. The program runs from May 26 through September 8, 2026.
Nbc Newstechnology49 days ago
Surgeon General Issues Suggested Screen Time Limits for Kids
The U.S. surgeon general's office released a report advising limits on children's screen time. The guidance addresses hours spent on devices and types of content viewed.
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California Judge Orders Kars4Kids to Stop Broadcasting Jingle in State
A California superior court judge ruled that the Kars4Kids nonprofit violated false advertising laws and must stop airing its jingle in the state. The decision follows a lawsuit that challenged the organization's advertising practices.
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California Judge Bars Kars4Kids Ads After Finding They Misled Donors
A California judge ruled that Kars4Kids violated state false advertising laws by not disclosing that most proceeds go to a New Jersey Jewish organization rather than directly to children. The decision requires the charity to stop running its ads in the state within 30 days.
Forbesbusiness53 days ago
Anthrax Releases First Single 'It’s For the Kids' from New Album 'Cursum Perficto' Due September 18
Anthrax released the single 'It’s For the Kids' on May 16, 2026. The track precedes the band’s 12th studio album CURSUM PERFICIO, scheduled for release on September 18.
New York Posttechnology55 days ago
Meta and Google Fund Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights to Teach Kids Digital Moderation and Safety
The tech companies provided tens of millions of dollars to children's organizations that reached hundreds of thousands of kids and parents with lessons on personal responsibility and screen time. Reuters reviewed internal documents showing Meta's strategy began several years ago…
foxnews.compolitics57 days ago
Senator Promises Committee Action on Kids Online Safety Act After Parents Rally
Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz told parents and advocacy groups at a Capitol rally on Tuesday that his committee would advance the Kids Online Safety Act and related bills to protect children online. The rally, organized by mothers who lost children to suicide or overdoses lin…
news.google.comfinance61 days ago
Burger King Reports 5.8% Same-Store Sales Growth in Q1 2026
Customer calls totaling more than 70,000 shaped modest changes to the chain's signature sandwich and broader operational upgrades. Burger King President Tom Curtis said the company is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation that has already lifted kids meal sales 40%.
fastcompany.comworld75 days ago
Tin Can Phone Sells Hundreds of Thousands of Units as Smartphone Alternative for Kids
A WiFi-enabled device called the Tin Can, priced at $100 and shaped like a colorful can, has gone viral since its April 2025 debut. It allows kids to make calls to approved contacts without apps, texting or games. Schools and parents are adopting it to limit social media exposure…
The Vergetechnology76 days ago
Netflix Releases Animated Stranger Things Spinoff Set Between Seasons 2 and 3
Netflix has launched Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, an animated series depicting events in Hawkins involving the main cast of kids. The show features plant-like creatures, a mysterious green goo, and a new character named Nikki. It forms part of Netflix's broader efforts to exp…
slate.compolitics77 days ago
Parents Lobby Congress for Kids Online Safety Act After Meta, Google Jury Verdicts
Roughly 70 parents who blame tech platforms for harming or killing their children held a vigil at the U.S. Capitol to push for the Kids Online Safety Act. The advocacy follows March jury decisions finding Meta and Google negligent in cases involving youth addiction and harm. Supp…
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Discord Users Breach Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI on Launch Day
Anthropic's newly announced cybersecurity AI, Claude Mythos, was breached on the same day of its public reveal. The breach was carried out by kids on Discord, despite the AI's design for enterprise security. Anthropic had warned of its potential as a cyberattack tool in the wrong…
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Roblox to Introduce Age-Based Account Types for Children and Teens in Early June
Roblox plans to launch Kids and Select account types in early June to create separate environments for users aged 5 to 15. These accounts will include automatic safety controls for content, chat, and parental oversight based on age groups. The changes aim to adjust experiences as…
Quintin3265 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)politics86 days ago
Heidi Gardner Films National Anthem Scene in 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' Season 1 Finale
Heidi Gardner plays Tisha Basmati in the NBC series 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' where she filmed a scene singing an off-key national anthem at a kids' football game. Teen background actors laughed during the filming. The season finale airs on April 13, 2026, at 8 p.m.…
Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com (Unsplash)technology87 days ago
Roblox Announces Age-Locked Account Tiers for Users Under 16 Launching in June
Roblox is introducing Kids accounts for ages 5-8 and Select accounts for ages 9-15, with automatic progression to standard accounts at age 16. The tiers, launching in June, limit access to age-appropriate games and restrict communication features. The platform, with 144 million d…
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