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Meta ordered to pay US state $567M to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm
Meta says in a statement that they 'disagree with the ruling and will appeal'; says it has been transparent about the challenges of identifying and removing bad actors and harmful content.
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches
Three months since the landmark laws came into effect, Australia's online safety watchdog found a "substantial proportion of Australian children" were still scrolling banned platforms.
March 31, 2026
Never raise your voice at your children
Children are not broken machines to be fixed with noise. They are learning humans. When adults lower their voices, children learn to regulate theirs. When adults stay calm, children feel safe enough to listen.
January 26, 2026
Parents of abducted Nigeria students plead for rescue
In the past few weeks, armed gangs have seized dozens of children across Nigeria in a resurgence of the mass kidnappings that have long harrowed Africa's most populous country.
November 28, 2025
Australia begins education campaign ahead of social media curbs for children
Starting December 10, platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube could be fined up to $33 million if they do not take reasonable steps to prevent Australians younger than 16 from holding accounts.
October 17, 2025