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‘Clear cover up’: Mississippi jury unanimously declines to press charges in Nolan Wells’ death, despite independent investigation suggesting foul play

“We’ll never stop.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

Criminals recruiting students on social media to be ‘parcel mules’, say police

Organised crime groups offer cash to move packages containing drugs or weapons, says West Yorkshire force

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Florida Trooper Busted After Leaking Confidential Data Through Snapchat and Texts To 'Mock' People

Florida Highway Patrol trooper Alain Fernandez was arrested after investigators alleged he accessed restricted databases at least 22 times and shared drivers' personal information through text messages and Snapchat.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

PE Teacher, 30, Accused of Sex With Teen Pupil While Watching Wimbledon at Home and Asking Him to Call Her 'Miss'

Bronwen James, 30, is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old pupil at her home while watching Wimbledon, but she denies four sexual offences.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

New Mexico man shoots cousin dead after argument over which enchiladas had hotter green chile

A New Mexico man shot his cousin dead after a drunken argument over the spiciness of green chile on their enchiladas escalated into a physical fight and then a fatal shooting at an Albuquerque apartment complex, according to police and court documents. Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, 22, was arrested on an…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schools

Dr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and Snapchat. Posts linked to the viral trend have reportedly named real students, schools and communities in Kentucky and Tennessee, sometimes alongside threatening messages such as “you’re next.”…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Arrested Youth Pastor Claims He Only Wanted to 'Try to Help Her Out' Before Having Sex With a Minor

A Kentucky youth pastor who called police to confess to sex with a 17-year-old from his church now faces state charges and a federal online enticement case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids

A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products’ effects on young people’s mental health

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Don't praise Meta 'for what the court orders them to do': Meta will only pay the full $17.1 billion settlement if TikTok and YouTube match it

State attorneys general guaranteed $12.1 billion. Meta says it's holding back $5.3 billion unless its rivals sign on.

Fortune · Aug 26